Turkey Meatballs
These turkey meatballs are just as comforting as beef but leaner with ground turkey! They are moist and flavorful with a combination of fresh and dried herbs plus Parmesan.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 3-4 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg , beaten
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Mix
- In a large bowl, mix one pound ground turkey, 3-4 Tablespoons parsley, one beaten egg, 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Using a medium cookie scoop or a spoon, portion the mixture onto a baking sheet. Using your hands, shape each portion into 1 1/2-inch balls.
To Bake
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray. To make them crispier, spray a baking rack with non stick spray and place the meatballs on top.
- Bake uncovered, turning halfway through, 15 to 20 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center.
To Cook in Skillet
- Heat about 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry meatballs until browned and the center has reached 165°F, about 5-7 minutes.
Notes
Onion: You can also use 1/2 small onion (I prefer to grate it in so there are no chunks) in place of onion powder.
Storage: These meatballs can be kept in the fridge up to 1 week in an airtight container.
Freeze: Store in a freezer-friendly bag up to 3 months. To avoid having them freeze in a clump, flash freeze them on the baking tray first before transferring them to the bag.
Nutrition
Calories: 114kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 62mg, Sodium: 375mg, Potassium: 216mg, Vitamin A: 225IU, Vitamin C: 2.3mg, Calcium: 55mg, Iron: 0.9mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
