Healthy Turkey Meatball Recipe
created by
Sarah S. Nov. 17, 2023
“6 inch sub on wheat with turkey and American cheese and lots of veggies”
Coach Chiquita Nicole
“Good for you Sarah! Youre halfway through your goal of 6 protein and fiber-rich dinners for the week.”
Instructions
1.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.
In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3.
Fold in chopped spinach, bell peppers, zucchini, and onion until evenly distributed.
4.
Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
6.
While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
7.
Serve the meatballs with marinara sauce on top, and enjoy!
Ingredients
1.
1 lb ground turkey (lean)
2.
1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
3.
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
4.
1 egg
5.
2 cloves garlic, minced
6.
1 tsp Italian seasoning
7.
Salt and pepper to taste
8.
1 cup spinach, chopped
9.
1 cup bell peppers, diced
10.
1 cup zucchini, diced
11.
1/2 cup onion, diced
12.
1 cup marinara sauce (low-sugar)
Nutrition
calories
250
fat
8
saturates
3
carbs
20
fibers
5
sugar
4
added sugar
1
protein
30
Healthy Turkey Meatball Recipe
My Rating
Sarah S.Author
"6 inch sub on wheat with turkey and American cheese and lots of veggies"
Coach Chiquita Nicole
"Good for you Sarah! Youre halfway through your goal of 6 protein and fiber-rich dinners for the week."