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Italian Turkey Meatballs Recipe
Easy turkey meatballs that are perfect served over whole wheat spaghetti or zucchini noodles.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 218 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs use gluten-free version if needed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 3 cups marinara sauce look for a low-sugar, low-fat variety, warmed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray.
- Place the turkey, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, basil, egg and water in a bowl; mix until thoroughly combined. You may need to add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to get a smooth mixture.
- Take approximately 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and roll it into a ball.
- Place the meatball on the sheet pan and repeat with remaining meat.
- Spray the tops of the meatballs with cooking spray. Broil for 10 minutes or until meatballs are just done.
- Place the meatballs on a plate and pour the marinara sauce over the top, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
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Notes
- If you prefer a warmer sauce, cook the sauce in a skillet over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes. Then add the turkey meatballs over the sauce, toss until combined, and then serve.
- Store leftovers in a container in the fridge for up to 4 days
- You may freeze for up to 3 months.
- You may use lean ground chicken instead of ground turkey
Nutrition Information
Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
1526mg
(64%)
Potassium
997mg
(28%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
905IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
14.1mg
(16%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
3.6mg
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1526mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 997mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 905IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 14.1mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.