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Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Turkey Meatball Poppers
Incredibly easy and delicious healthy broccoli cheddar turkey meatball poppers with caesar or ranch dressing. Ready in 20 minutes, this flavorful turkey meatball recipe is protein packed, gluten free, and made in the oven or air fryer.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 24 meatballs
Calories: 35 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine:
American , International
Ingredients
- 1 lb of lean ground turkey 93% or 99%
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup Panko bread crumbs gluten-free or regular
- 1 cup riced broccoli fresh
- ⅓ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt more to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Caesar or ranch dressing
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Line and grease a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients.
- With your hands or a meatball scooper, form 20 - 25 golf ball-sized meatballs.
- To Bake: Evenly space them across the greased baking sheet. Bake for 16 - 18 minutes, until browned and cooked through. For extra crispness and color: broil at 500 F for an additional 2 - 3 minutes.
- To Air Fry: Spray basket with avocado spray and evenly space out half the meatballs (they should NOT touch). Air fry at 350 F for 8 - 10 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with the second batch.
- Serve as an appetizer or for dinner with your favorite ranch dressing or caesar dressing. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Riced Broccoli: Rice your own broccoli with a knife or food processor. See instructions above.
- Cheese: Can substitute sharp cheddar with another shredded cheese.
- Garlic Powder: Can substitute garlic powder with 1 - 2 minced garlic clove.
- Store: In an airtight container in the fridge for 4 - 6 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
35kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
127mg
(5%)
Potassium
76mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
54IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 54IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.