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Turkey Meatball Recipe With Vegetables

Light and flavorful turkey meatballs are delicious with pasta or served as an appetizer with dipping sauce.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 30 meatballs
Calories: 101 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground turkey*
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2/3 cup shredded carrot about 2 carrots
  • 2/3 cups shredded zucchini about 1 medium zucchini
  • 1/3 cup Panko*
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1/4 cup parmesan finely grated
  • 2 tabespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

Instructions

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  1. Grate the carrots and zucchini and set aside. Heat oven to 375˚ Fahrenheit.
  2. In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, eggs, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, Dijon mustard, Parmesan and Panko. Blend well with a large spoon.
  3. Fold in shredded carrots and zucchini.
  4. With your hands, gently roll the meat mixture into meatballs in about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  5. Place them on a lined baking sheet and place in the refrigerator or freezer to firm up (10 minutes)
  6. Heat a skillet pan with two tablespoons of avocado oil. Gently brown the meatballs (optional step).
  7. Return to lined baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160˚ Fahrenheit.

Notes

  • A mix of dark and light turkey meat can be used.
  • In place of Panko breadcrumbs or fine pork rinds can be used for a lower carb option.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 101kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 136mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 101kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 136mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.