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Cranberry Turkey Meatballs
Healthy cranberry turkey meatballs with apples, sage, and a homemade cranberry-orange sauce. A perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas appetizer!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 24 -28 meatballs
Calories: 73 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 cup shredded tart apple such as Granny Smith, washed with peel on
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh sage
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- chopped fresh parsley optional for garnish
For the Cranberry Sauce:
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
Instructions
- Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place an ovenproof baking rack on top of a large, rimmed baking sheet, then lightly coat with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the turkey, breadcrumbs, olive oil, egg, apple, sage, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. With your hands or two forks, lightly mix to combine, being careful not to compact the meat.
- Roll the mixture into 1 1/2 to 2-inch balls, using a small scoop to help portion as desired.
- Arrange the meatballs on top of the prepared baking rack. Bake in the oven for 12-14 minutes, just until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan large enough to hold the meatballs, combine the cranberries, applesauce, maple syrup, orange zest, and orange juice. Heat over medium to warm through.
- Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce, then spoon the sauce over gently to coat. Transfer to a serving platter to enjoy immediately or place in a slow cooker set to the lowest heat to keep warm. Garnish with fresh parsley as desired and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1(of 24) meatballs
Calories
73kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Potassium
67mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
34IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24-28 meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 24) meatballs | |
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 34IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.