Description
Tender and flavorful turkey meatballs seasoned with fresh herbs, perfect for an easy, cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 splash of milk or a spoonful of plain yogurt (for moisture)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, and a splash of milk or yogurt.
- Mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Roll the mixture into 1.5 inch meatballs.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet with space between each meatball.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with sauce, pasta, or salad.
Notes
For best results, chill the mixture for 10 minutes before rolling and shape them evenly to ensure they cook at the same rate. Consider doubling the batch for easy future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: turkey meatballs, herbed meatballs, easy dinner, comfort food, meal prep