Description

Looking for the best healthy dinner ideas that feel comforting and reliable? This quick and easy recipe is simple to prepare and packed with flavor. Lean turkey meatballs are seasoned with herbs and garlic for a healthy option that still feels hearty. Perfect for meal prep family dinners casual gatherings or weeknight meals and ideal for anyone wanting the best balance of simple cooking and satisfying results.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with foil. Set a wire rack on top for even cooking.
In a large bowl combine ground turkey breadcrumbs egg onion garlic olive oil parsley Italian seasoning salt and pepper. Mix gently just until combined.
Scoop mixture into equal portions and roll lightly into meatballs about 1½ inches wide without packing too tightly.
Place meatballs on the wire rack evenly spaced and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until fully cooked and lightly golden.
Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep them juicy and tender.

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender.
Use a rack for even browning.
Freeze cooked meatballs for easy meals.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 meatballs
Calories: 290
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg