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Baked Butternut Squash & Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Bolster the vitamins and flavor in a classic turkey meatball recipe with some butternut squash puree. The kids will never know!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 36 meatballs
Calories: 1964 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ poound ground turkey
  • ½ onion grated
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cups breadcrumbs preferably whole wheat
  • ½ cup Veggie Blend-Ins butternut squash
  • ¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoons ground pepper
  • your favorite tomato sauce

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, pureed butternut squash, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper until combined.
  3. Using a rounded 2-tablespoon portion of the meat mixture, form meatballs by rolling between the palms of your hands. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
  4. Bake until the meatballs are firm to the touch and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  5. Heat your favorite tomato sauce in a large saucepan. Add the meatballs and simmer for a few minutes. Serve the meatballs and sauce over cooked pasta or rice.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 6Meatballs Calories 196.4kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 12.9g (4%) Protein 24.9g (50%) Fat 4.5g (7%) Saturated Fat 1.3g (7%) Cholesterol 85.2mg (28%) Sodium 461.7mg (19%) Potassium 52.1mg (1%) Fiber 1.2g (5%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1964

% Daily Value*

Serving 6Meatballs
Calories 196.4kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 12.9g 4%
Protein 24.9g 50%
Fat 4.5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1.3g 7%
Cholesterol 85.2mg 28%
Sodium 461.7mg 19%
Potassium 52.1mg 1%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.