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    Our Mission

    Our mission at PCD Smiles is to bring smiles to hospitalized primary ciliary dyskinesia, no mater their age; through the gift of a cheer package. Currently serving only The United States and Canada.
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    Know of a hospitalized primary ciliary dyskinesia patient? Please visit our “Request a Cheer Package” link and fill out our secured form to submit them for a cheer package today!
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With 26 grams of protein our “Turkey & Apple Breakfast Meatballs” are sure to be a nutritious addition to you breakfast or lunch. Here is one of our new recipes for our next cookbook coming soon.

Turkey & Apple Breakfast Meatballs

4 servings

15 minute prep; 20 minute cook

Ingredients required:

  • 1 lb. (450g) lean ground turkey
  • 0.4 oz. (10g)fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2.1 oz. (60g) apple, diced
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked & chopped
  • 1.4 oz. (40g) onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. chili powder
  • ½ tsp. dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp. tamari
  • 1 egg

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
  2. Add all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into 24 even sized meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the hot oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.

*This recipe makes 24 meatballs and serves 4, giving 6 meatballs per serving. Nutritional breakdown is per 6 meatballs.

Nutritional information: per serving - 288 calories, 16 fat, 10 carbohydrates, 26 protein, 2 fiber

Have you gotten your 2017 PCD Smiles Cookbook yet? Our 2017 cookbook is available on Amazon or at your local bookseller through their special order department.

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Thank you for your consideration!

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