Healthier Turkey Meatballs W Dipping Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinners with these Healthier Turkey Meatballs with Dipping Sauce—a flavorful, guilt-free twist on a classic favorite! Made with lean ground turkey, whole wheat breadcrumbs, and a touch of Parmesan, these baked meatballs are packed with protein and delicious herbs like parsley and oregano. Cooked to perfection in just 20 minutes, they pair beautifully with a tangy, protein-rich dipping sauce made from Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and a hint of honey. Perfect for a wholesome family dinner or an impressive party appetizer, this recipe is ideal for those seeking comfort food with a healthy twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 0.5 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 for greasing olive oil cooking spray
• 0.5 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly grease with olive oil cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.

Step 3

Using your hands, shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet. You should end up with about 16 meatballs.

Step 4

Spray the tops of the meatballs lightly with olive oil cooking spray to promote browning.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 6

While the meatballs bake, prepare the dipping sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, and paprika until smooth.

Step 7

Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and let them rest for a couple of minutes.

Step 8

Serve the turkey meatballs warm with the dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(751.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1140.9

Total Fat 47.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 532.9mg	0%
Sodium 2485.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g	0%
Total Sugars 12.5g
Protein 121.0g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 467.3mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 371.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.6%

Protein: 42.6%

Carbs: 19.8%