Description
A delightful dish that marries lean turkey with the tart sweetness of cranberries, perfect for holiday feasts or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ½ cup fresh or dried cranberries, chopped
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Cooking spray or olive oil for baking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the ground turkey, chopped cranberries, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, and cinnamon (if using) in a large mixing bowl.
- Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or olive oil. Scoop out sections of the mixture and roll them into balls, about an inch in diameter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let the meatballs sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
If you prefer a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or skip the breadcrumbs entirely and use oats instead. For a vegan option, substitute turkey with plant-based meat and use flaxseed meal mixed with water as a binding agent instead of egg.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg