Fighters I work with love these meatballs because they make you feel like you’re “cheating” when you’re not. Turkey is lower in fat (especially saturated fat) than other poultry—but not in flavor. I hope you enjoy this healthy and fit twist on my Italian grandmother’s meatball recipe.
ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS
Makes: 5 servings
Serving size: 4 meatballs
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
2lb (1kg) lean ground turkey (99%)
1 tsp minced garlic
2 large eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1⁄3 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
2 In a bowl, combine the turkey, garlic, eggs, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, cheese, parsley, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
3 Form the mixture into 20 equal-sized meatballs and place on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake until no longer pink inside, about 28 to 30 minutes, checking occasionally with a toothpick.
4 Remove the meatballs from the oven and serve immediately.
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NUTRITION FACTS
per serving
21
12g
2g
23g
ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS