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Get the Recipe: Whole30 Turkey Meatballs (Paleo)

These Whole30 Turkey Meatballs are an easy, healthy and delicious Whole30 dinner! These easy ground turkey meatballs are great for the whole family. They are versatile, flavorful and hearty!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 10 meatballs
Calories: 71 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp almond flour
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp onions finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp basil finely chopped
  • spaghetti squash to serve
  • Whole30 marinara sauce to serve

Instructions

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  1. First, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, add all ingredients. Use your hands or a spoon, combine ingredients.
  3. Once combined, spray hands with nonstick spray. Use an ice cream scoop or hands to form 1 inch round meatballs.
  4. Continue for remaining meatball mixture. Place meatballs on parchment lined pan.
  5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and no pink remains. If meatballs are on the smaller side, check after 15 minutes.
  6. Remove meatballs from oven. Discard excess cooking grease.
  7. Warm up marinara sauce. Serve with spaghetti squash and sauce if desired!

Notes

  • Use a rimmed baking pan lined with parchment paper for easier clean up.
  • Choose ground turkey that isn't too lean.  I recommend using 85% fat or even less.  Anything more than 85% will be too dry.
  • When combining ingredients, try not to overwork the meat mixture.
  • Spray hands with nonstick spray before forming meatballs.  This helps them not stick to your hands.
  • If meatball mixture is still too sticky, place it in the fridge or freezer for 5 minutes to firm up.
  • Ground turkey is done cooking when it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Store meatballs in freezer for up to 1 month.  Thaw before reheating and eating.
  • Warm up Whole30 marinara sauce before tossing with meatballs.
  • Nutritional value does not include sauce or spaghetti squash.
  • This recipe makes about 10 medium sized meatballs or 15 small sized meatballs.

Nutrition Information

Calories 71kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 30mg (1%) Potassium 149mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 60IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 71

% Daily Value*

Calories 71kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Potassium 149mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 60IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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