5 from 15 votes
Healthy Turkey Meatballs
Healthy Turkey Meatballs come together by mixing gluten-free or regular breadcrumbs with Parmesan, parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic, onion powder, salt, and whisked egg, then combining with ground turkey and baking. The result is tender meatballs with balanced seasoning and a browned exterior when baked.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
People
Calories:
342 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free, if desired)
- 2 ounces Parmesan Cheese grated
- 4 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced, fresh
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg whisked, large
- 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients except the turkey and olive oil. Once mixed, add in the turkey and mix until just combined.
- Scoop out 1 tbsp-sized balls (I use a cookie scoop) and place onto the baking sheet, rubbing them with oil.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve with your favorite pasta sauce and DEVOUR!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
342kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
10.5g
(4%)
Protein
31.4g
(63%)
Fat
19.2g
(30%)
Saturated Fat
6.4g
(32%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5.6g
(28%)
Cholesterol
137mg
(46%)
Sodium
758mg
(32%)
Potassium
80mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.7g
(3%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
9IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
17mg
(94%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.5g | 4% |
| Protein | 31.4g | 63% |
| Fat | 19.2g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4g | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.6g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 758mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 17mg | 94% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.