Healthy Ground Turkey Meatballs
Healthy Ground Turkey Meatballs are baked, juicy, and made with lean turkey for a lighter version of a classic comfort food. Perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 meatballs (4 servings)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs (or regular)
- 1/4 cup onion, grated or finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or mix of oregano and basil)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil spray, for baking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, Parmesan (if using), Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll mixture into 1–1.5 inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly spray with olive oil to help with browning.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve with marinara, pasta, vegetables, or your favorite sauce.
Notes
Add chopped spinach or zucchini for extra vegetables.Use oat flour instead of breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.Swap parsley for cilantro and add chili flakes for a spicy version.Mix in mozzarella for cheesy centers.Toss in buffalo or teriyaki sauce instead of marinara for variety.Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/healthy-ground-turkey-meatballs/
