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Healthy Turkey Meatballs
Light, juicy turkey meatballs that work for pasta, subs, meal prep bowls, or just on their own. Lean, protein-packed, and surprisingly satisfying.
Prep 15 min
Cook 20 min
Total 35 min
Serves 6
Ingredients
Step 1 — Make the meatball mixture
- 1.5 lbs ground turkey (93% lean)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Step 2 — Cook the meatballs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce (or homemade)
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- 1
Make the meatball mixture
Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Mix with your hands just until combined — do not overmix or meatballs will be dense. Using damp hands, roll into 1.5-inch balls.
- 2
Cook the meatballs
Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 4-5 minutes total. For baked: place on a greased baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 18-20 minutes. Pour marinara over browned meatballs and simmer 10 minutes. Serve over pasta, in subs, or as-is with fresh basil.
Nutrition per serving: 290 cal · 34g protein · 12g carbs · 12g fat · 1g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
