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Tasty Harvest Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze

Tasty Harvest Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze Delight

Delight in these Tasty Harvest Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze, a healthy and festive option for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey lean or extra lean
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs whole wheat or gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or dried parsley if fresh isn't available
  • 1 large Egg or flaxseed meal for vegan
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic or garlic powder if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Cranberry Glaze
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup for vegan

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently.
  3. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet, spaced evenly apart.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
  5. In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, and honey over medium heat. Stir for about 5 minutes.
  6. Once baked, toss the meatballs with the warm cranberry glaze in a mixing bowl.
  7. Serve the glazed meatballs on a platter, optionally garnished with extra parsley.

Nutrition

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

Notes

These meatballs can be served over rice, with mashed potatoes, or as appetizers, and are perfect for meal prepping.

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