Baked Turkey Meatballs
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Baked Turkey Meatballs
Description
The recipe blends 93% lean ground turkey with egg and panko breadcrumbs as a binder. Minced garlic and Italian seasoning impart classic herb and aromatic flavors, while Worcestershire sauce (or substitutes like soy sauce or tamari) adds umami depth. Salt and black pepper adjust seasoning. The mixture is formed into 1-2 inch meatballs and baked at 400°F on parchment paper. They cook until lightly browned and reach a safe internal temperature, resulting in moist and flavorful meatballs.
These meatballs are suitable to serve warm over spaghetti or with your preferred sauce and fresh herbs. They can also be repurposed in sandwiches or as a protein side.
Substitutions are possible: Italian breadcrumbs can be replaced with panko or almond meal for gluten-free versions; almond milk can be substituted with any unsweetened non-dairy alternative; Italian seasoning can be replicated with a blend of dried rosemary, thyme, oregano, or basil.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey I used 93% lean
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 garlic minced or ½ teaspon garlic powder, cloves
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce or tamari
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ¼ cup almond milk unsweetened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Using your hands, roll meat mixture into 1-2 inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet a few inches apart. Alternatively, you can use a cookie scoop to scoop the meat mixture into balls.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are lightly browned on the outside and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F. Serve warm over spaghetti with your favorite sauce and fresh herbs.
Notes
- If Worcestershire sauce is unavailable, substitute with soy sauce or tamari to maintain umami flavor.
- Panko breadcrumbs or Italian-style breadcrumbs both work well; for gluten-free, almond meal is a suitable alternative.
- Unsweetened non-dairy milk substitutes can replace almond milk if needed.
- Italian seasoning can be recreated by mixing dried rosemary, thyme, oregano, and basil.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 meatballs | |
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 264mg | 88% |
| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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