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Oven-Baked Turkey Meatballs Healthy Dinner

Oven-Baked Turkey Meatballs: A Healthy Dinner You'll Love

Oven-Baked Turkey Meatballs are a healthy dinner option full of flavor, perfect for meal prep and accommodating dietary preferences.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey can substitute with ground chicken
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs use gluten-free for a gluten-free option
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan substitute with nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 1 medium Chopped Onion can use shallots or leeks
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic can substitute with garlic powder
  • 1 large Egg or a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Parsley can substitute with basil or cilantro
  • 1 tsp Oregano or Italian seasoning if not available
  • to taste Salt & Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Milk almond or soy milk for dairy-free

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and milk.
  3. Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches wide and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Lightly drizzle or spray the formed meatballs with olive oil.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. For extra crispiness, broil for about 2 minutes, watching closely.
  7. Let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes before shaping for enhanced flavors and moisture retention. Ensure meatballs are uniform in size for even cooking.

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