Baked Caprese Turkey Meatball Recipe

Name: Baked Caprese Turkey Meatball Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 30 Meatballs
Ingredients: 1 ¼ pounds ground turkey meat; ½ medium yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic; ½ cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes; 2 ounces fresh mozzarella; 4 large fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 1 egg; ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ⅓ cup basil pesto

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
30 Meatballs
Calories
58 kcal
Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine
Italian

Baked Caprese Turkey Meatball Recipe

Lauren Clark

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Healthy turkey meatballs are studded with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, and brushed with savory basil pesto.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ¼ pounds ground turkey meat preferably not extra-lean
½ medium yellow onion grated
2 cloves garlic minced
½ cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes preferably not packed in oil
2 ounces fresh mozzarella diced
4 large fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 egg
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup basil pesto

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Thoroughly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, grated onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, parsley, oregano, egg, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.
Mix well to combine. Using a 2 tablespoon portion of the turkey mixture, form meatballs by rolling between the palms of your hands. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
Bake until the meatballs are firm to the touch and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Brush the meatballs liberally with the basil pesto. Return to the oven for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Notes

Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the Sparks nutrition calculator and Weight Watchers points are calculated using the Recipe Builder on their site. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 58kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 126mg (5%) Potassium 113mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 130IU (3%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30Meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 58 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	58kcal	3%
Carbohydrates	3g	1%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	3g	5%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	21mg	7%
Sodium	126mg	5%
Potassium	113mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	130IU	3%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	1%
Calcium	25mg	3%
Iron	0.5mg	3%