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Oven-Baked Turkey Meatballs Healthy Dinner

Oven-Baked Turkey Meatballs Healthy Dinner That Everyone Loves

Enjoy these Oven-Baked Turkey Meatballs, a healthy dinner option bursting with flavor, perfect for meal prep and dietary needs.
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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: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey Can substitute with ground chicken.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or oat flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Substitute with nutritional yeast for dairy-free.
  • 1 medium Chopped Onion Shallots or leeks can be used.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Garlic powder is an alternative.
  • 1 large Egg Use a flax egg for vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Basil or cilantro can be replaced.
  • 1 tsp Oregano Italian seasoning can be used instead.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Milk Almond milk or soy milk are great dairy-free alternatives.
For Serving Suggestions
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce Serve over pasta or alongside spiralized veggies.
  • 2 cups Quinoa Salad Add citrus vinaigrette for extra flavor.
  • 2 cups Garlic Roasted Vegetables Toss with olive oil and garlic before roasting.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and milk. Mix until just combined.
  3. Shape mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet, leaving space in between.
  4. Drizzle or spray meatballs lightly with olive oil for extra crunch.
  5. Bake meatballs for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Switch oven to broil for an additional 2 minutes for extra crispness, watching closely to avoid burning.
  7. Let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing juices to redistribute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These meatballs can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer for easy meals throughout the week.

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