Savory Ground Turkey Meatballs

Elevate your dinner game with these Savory Ground Turkey Meatballs, a wholesome and flavorful twist on a classic comfort food. Made with lean ground turkey, aromatic garlic, freshly chopped parsley, and a touch of Parmesan cheese, these oven-baked meatballs are both juicy and golden. A perfect balance of breadcrumbs and milk ensures a tender texture, while hints of oregano and onion add depth of flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for weeknight meals or party spreads. Serve these protein-packed turkey meatballs with spaghetti, over rice, or tucked into a hearty sub sandwich for a versatile, crowd-pleasing dish that's as healthy as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 0.5 cup breadcrumb
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil or use parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese.

Step 3

Add the egg and milk to the mixture and mix well with your hands or a spoon until fully combined.

Step 4

Fold in the fresh parsley, minced garlic, chopped onion, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

Step 5

Using your hands, shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.

Step 6

Brush the tops of the meatballs lightly with olive oil to help them brown nicely in the oven.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown on the outside.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let them sit for a couple of minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve the meatballs with your choice of pasta, in a sandwich, or as part of a party platter. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(757.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1354.6

Total Fat 77.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 564.2mg	0%
Sodium 2611.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g	0%
Total Sugars 9.7g
Protein 110.4g	0%

Vitamin D 66.8IU	0%
Calcium 417.5mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 368.9mg	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: 52.5%

Protein: 33.1%

Carbs: 14.4%