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Ground Turkey Meatballs

Juicy and flavorful meatballs made with lean ground turkey, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 small yellow onion peeled
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt light or whole
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic minced (may sub ¾ tsp garlic powder)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp dried
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried, lightly crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon granulated beef bouillon or 1 crushed cube (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
  • Olive oil for brushing or cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Finely chop the yellow onion and fresh herbs.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped onion, egg, Greek yogurt, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, basil, parsley, rosemary, oregano, beef bouillon (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Gently fold in the ground turkey until everything is evenly incorporated.
  4. Form small balls about one inch in diameter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes until golden brown, or pan-fry until browned and cooked through, about six minutes per side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

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