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Turkey meatballs

15
Lunch & Light Meals|Main Meals (Dinners)
Servings
6
Prep   10 min
Cook   15 min
Other   15 min (Preheat)
  • Onion, 1 small, minced or finely chopped
  • Garlic, minced, 2 tsp(s)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup(s)
  • Basil, fresh, ¼ cup(s), chopped
  • Eggs, 1 large, yolk only
  • Black pepper, 0.13 tsp(s), ground
  • Ground turkey, lean, raw, 1 lb(s)

Method

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Heat a non-stick frying pan to medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.

In a medium bowl, combine the onions, garlic, cheese, basil, egg yolk and black pepper and mix well. Add the turkey; gently mix with clean damp hands until just combined. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs — about 1 heaping tablespoon each. 

Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F.

Makes about 24 meatballs (4 meatballs per serving).

TIPS:

  • If you prefer, you can cook the meatballs in the non-stick frying pan until golden brown and cooked through.  
  • You can freeze uncooked meatballs in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw meatballs in the refrigerator overnight before baking.

Nutrition facts per serving
Makes 6 servings

Food Groups

V
Vegetables
0.2
F
Fruits
0
C
Carbohydrates
0
PD
Protein/Dairy
1.3
Ft
Fats
0
S
Sweets
0

Nutrition Facts

Calories146
Total Fat8.1 g
- Saturated Fat2.4 g
Cholesterol89.8 mg
Sodium125 mg
Total Carbohydrate2 g
- Dietary Fiber0.3 g
- Total Sugars0.5 g
-- Added Sugars0 g
Protein16.4 g
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