Description
Delicious and healthy baked turkey meatballs, a lighter alternative to traditional meatballs, perfect for any dinner routine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey (lean is best)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat for added fiber)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine in a large mixing bowl the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form meatballs about 1-1.5 inches in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Optionally, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Make meatball mixture ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to a day before baking. Serve over spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg