Baked Turkey Meatballs

Growing up, my Mom was always trying out different meatball recipes until she found one that was the fam favorite. I decided to try making my own using similar ingredients and substituting beef for ground turkey. Check out the recipe below!

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

• 1/3 cup 100% Whole Wheat seasoned bread crumbs (I use 4C brand)

• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1 large egg

• 1 pound 93% ground turkey or lean ground chicken

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

1.       Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with non-stick foil or foil and spray with non-stick spray.

2.      In a large mixing bowl, combine cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, oregano, salt, pepper, and red paper flakes (optional).  Beat the egg in a small bowl.  Add turkey and egg to the large mixing bowl. 

3.      Using a spatula or your hands, mix until combined.  Shape the meat mixture into about 1 ¼ inches in diameter meatballs.  Arrange on the baking sheet.  You should have about 20 meatballs. 

4.      Brush extra-virgin olive oil on meatballs

5.      Bake until the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 165 degrees, about 15-20 minutes.

I like to eat these turkey meatballs with a no sugar added tomato sauce and edamame spaghetti. You can also try them with a low sodium brown gravy and roasted broccoli!