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Healthy Italian Turkey Meatballs
These Italian Turkey Meatballs are a lighter twist on classic meatballs but still packed with just as much flavor! They're seasoned with a perfect blend of herbs, garlic, and Parmesan, then baked to juicy perfection. Perfect for serving with spaghetti, in a delicious sub or on their own with a side of marinara sauce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 (makes
Calories: 250 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil (10g)
- 2 lb. lean ground turkey 93%
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs (60g)
- 1/2 cup yellow onion (70g) finely minced
- 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan (56g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
Optional for serving:
- Cooked pasta or spaghetti noodles
- marinara sauce
- grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- To a large bowl, add the ground turkey, minced garlic, bread crumbs, onion, parmesan, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. Use your hands to mix until combined.
- Grease a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
- Use a 2 tablespoon scoop to scoop meatballs onto the greased baking sheet. Use your fingertips to gently smooth out if needed (greasing your fingertips with a little olive oil from the pan makes this easier).
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until baked through (165F internal temperature).
- Serve meatballs hot with spaghetti, marinara sauce and grated parmesan (or how you like!) and enjoy!
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Notes
- Storage: Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- Freeze: To freeze, let cool completely then put in an freezer-safe airtight container or Ziploc bag. Try to remove as much air out of the bag as possible to prevent freezer burn. Freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw in the fridge overnight then reheat in the oven, air fryer or on the stove.
Nutrition Information
Serving
128g (about 5 meatballs)
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
8.1g
(3%)
Protein
26.6g
(53%)
Fat
12.4g
(19%)
Saturated Fat
5.2g
(26%)
Cholesterol
137.5mg
(46%)
Sodium
537.1mg
(22%)
Potassium
64.7mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.6g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8(makes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 128g (about 5 meatballs) | |
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.1g | 3% |
| Protein | 26.6g | 53% |
| Fat | 12.4g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 137.5mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 537.1mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 64.7mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.