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Turkey Meatball Recipe (with Pesto!)
This Turkey Meatball Recipe is super easy, kid friendly, and healthier than their beef/pork counterparts! With added pesto, the flavor in these meatballs is incredible!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 36 meatballs
Calories: 61 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 2 pound ground turkey breast
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl, and mix gently until just combined.
- Roll mixture into balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake the meatballs at 375 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes.
- Test the center with a thermometer, and ensure they are cooked (should be 165 degrees F)
- Add to your favorite tomato based pasta sauce, and your favorite shaped pasta and top with a little extra parmesan.
- Devour.
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Notes
- How do you get meatballs to be a consistent size? Aside from weighing them (way too hard), I use a small cookie scoop to make them all approximately the same size.
- How do you keep meatballs from falling apart? Meatballs fall apart due to inconsistencies in the binder (in this case, egg) and breadcrumbs. I recommend cooking a test meatball to see how it fares before rolling them all and cooking them!
- Why are my meatballs rubbery? Meatballs get rubbery when you pack them too tightly and mix them too well. Just gently mix your ingredients. Treat them with love!
- Do you have to put breadcrumbs in meatballs? Yes, if you want them to not fall apart
- How do you know when turkey meatballs are done? You can use a thermometer to test - they should be 165 degrees F, and be all white (not pink)
- Add a little extra garlic into the meatballs- if your family likes garlic!
- Onion Powder is another great way to add a deeper flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
61kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
118mg
(5%)
Potassium
84mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
95IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 61kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.