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Turkey Meatballs Without Breadcrumbs

Healthy turkey meatballs without breadcrumbs, an easy-to-make, lean, and low-carb recipe for turkey meatballs.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 20 -22
Calories: 578 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb ground turkey 750 g
  • 2 onions about 100 g/ 3.5 oz
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 apples about 250 g/ 8.8 oz
  • 1 handful fresh parsley
  • 3-4 sprigs of fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 tablespoons ground almonds divided (more if needed for coating)
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder more or less to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F/ 220°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  2. Mix: Place the ground turkey in a large bowl. Grate the onion and garlic cloves. Peel the apples and grate them as well. Add them to the meat together with the chopped herbs, grated Parmesan, lightly beaten eggs, 1 tablespoon of ground almonds, chili, salt, and pepper. Combine well, but don't overmix.1.5 lb ground turkey/ 750 g + 2 onions + 2 garlic cloves + 2 apples + 1 handful fresh parsley + 3-4 sprigs of fresh oregano + 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan + 2 eggs + 1 tablespoon of the ground almonds + ½ teaspoon chili powder + 1 ½ teaspoon fine sea salt + ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  3. Form the meatballs, about ¼ cup turkey mixture for each meatball. Press to flatten them slightly; they should now be about 2 inches/ 5 cm large. Coat them in the remaining 3 tablespoons of ground almonds. If necessary, use a little more ground almonds, but the coating should be light.
  4. Sear the meatballs: Heat half of the oil in a large cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan. Fry the turkey meatballs on medium-low heat in two batches for about 3-4 minutes, turning them a few times in between. Add the remaining oil and fry the second batch of low-carb turkey meatballs.2 tablespoons olive oil
  5. Bake: Transfer them to the prepared baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition Information

Serving 5meatballs Calories 578kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 61g (122%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 20g Cholesterol 300mg (100%) Sodium 1136mg (47%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20-22

Amount Per Serving

Calories 578

% Daily Value*

Serving 5meatballs
Calories 578kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 61g 122%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 20g 118%
Cholesterol 300mg 100%
Sodium 1136mg 47%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%

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