High Protein Savory Vegetable Meatballs

Elevate your weeknight dinners with these High Protein Savory Vegetable Meatballs—an irresistible blend of lean ground turkey, hearty chickpeas, and vibrant vegetables like zucchini, carrot, and red bell pepper. Bursting with flavor, these nutritious meatballs are enriched with grated Parmesan, fresh parsley, and aromatic garlic for a savory twist. Perfectly balanced with rolled oats for texture and baked to golden perfection, they’re a wholesome, protein-packed option for meal prep, family dinners, or healthy snacking. Ready in under an hour, these customizable meatballs pair beautifully with your favorite dipping sauce or a crisp side salad. Ideal for those seeking high-protein, veggie-loaded recipes that don't compromise on taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g lean ground turkey
• 240 g canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 1 medium zucchini, grated
• 0.5 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 60 g rolled oats
• 1 large egg
• 30 g parmesan cheese, grated
• 15 g parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add the lean ground turkey to the bowl with the chickpeas.

Step 4

To the same bowl, add finely chopped onion, grated carrot, grated zucchini, red bell pepper, minced garlic, rolled oats, egg, grated parmesan, and chopped parsley.

Step 5

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper. Mix everything together thoroughly with your hands or a spatula until well combined.

Step 6

Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture and place each meatball onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil to help them brown in the oven.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 9

Once done, remove the meatballs from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve the meatballs with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside a hearty salad for a protein-packed meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1406.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1814.2

Total Fat 90.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 606.7mg	0%
Sodium 4097.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 121.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.5g	0%
Total Sugars 23.8g
Protein 148.3g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 701.1mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 3193.4mg	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: 43.1%

Protein: 31.3%

Carbs: 25.6%