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Baked Caprese Turkey Meatball Recipe
Healthy turkey meatballs are studded with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, and brushed with savory basil pesto.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 30 Meatballs
Calories: 58 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.