Kittencal's Low Fat Parmesan Turkey Meatballs
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Kittencal’s Low Fat Parmesan Turkey Meatballs, a guilt-free, flavor-packed twist on the classic comfort food. Made with lean ground turkey, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and a blend of aromatic Italian spices like oregano and basil, these baked turkey meatballs deliver on both taste and nutrition. Perfectly tender thanks to the addition of egg whites and breadcrumbs, they require just 15 minutes of prep and are baked—not fried—for a light, golden finish. Serve them smothered in marinara sauce over pasta, nestled in a sub sandwich, or enjoy solo as a protein-rich appetizer. Quick, healthy, and irresistibly delicious, these meatballs are destined to become a family favorite! Keywords: low-fat turkey meatballs, healthy turkey recipes, baked meatballs with Parmesan, easy Italian meatball recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground turkey
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large Egg white
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup Onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
- 0 n/a Olive oil cooking spray
- 2 cups Marinara sauce (optional, for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil sprayed with olive oil cooking spray.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, Parmesan cheese, egg white, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, diced onion, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and ground black pepper.
Step 3
Use your hands or a wooden spoon to gently mix all the ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the meatballs tough.
Step 4
Scoop out small portions (about 1½ tablespoons each) of the mixture and roll them into evenly sized meatballs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between each one.
Step 5
Lightly spray the tops of the meatballs with olive oil cooking spray to help them brown in the oven.
Step 6
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
Step 7
If desired, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat and serve the meatballs with sauce over pasta, in a sub sandwich, or enjoy them on their own as a low-fat snack or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (649.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 678.5 |
| Total Fat 22.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 40mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4588.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 94.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 36.1g | |
| Protein 35.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 661.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1673.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories