Description
These baked turkey meatballs are juicy, healthy, and easy to make. They’re made with lean ground turkey and seasoned to perfection, then baked instead of fried for a lighter meal. Perfect for meal prep, pasta dishes, or as a protein-packed snack.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1/2 cup almond flour (or breadcrumbs)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (or basil)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
- Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the outside is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with marinara sauce, pasta, or zoodles as desired.
Notes
- Use ground turkey that’s not too lean for juicier meatballs (93% is ideal).
- These meatballs freeze well. Freeze after baking and reheat as needed.
- You can swap almond flour for regular breadcrumbs if not gluten-free.
- Serve with pasta, on a sub sandwich, or over zucchini noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
