Turkey Parmesan Meatballs

 

Skill Level

Easy

Time

28 min

Serves

8

 

Calories

134

Protein

14g

Fat

7g

Carbs

5g

Equipment Needed

Ingredients

  • 1 lb.(454 g) Ground Turkey

  • Shredded Parmesan (1/2 cup)

  • Bread Crumbs (1/2 cup)

  • 1 large egg

 Optional extras:

  • Red Chili Flakes (1 tbsp)

  • White Onion (1/4 cup)

  • 1 clove garlic

  • Turkey Bacon – 8 slices, wrap around meatball and stick toothpick through to hold

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400F.

Step 2

Spray a baking tray with non-stick spray.

Step 3

In a bowl, with your hands, mix together all of the ingredients: ground turkey (1lb.), parmesan (1/2 cup), bread crumbs (1/2 cup), and egg; (optional: add onions, garlic, chili flakes).

Step 4

Roll into small-medium sized balls (4 cm x 4 cm spheres). This recipe should make around 8 meatballs.

Optional: wrap a slice of turkey bacon around meatball and stick toothpick through to hold.

Step 5

Cook in oven for 18-20 minutes, or until outside is a slightly brown; cooking time will vary based on size of meatballs you make.

Notes About Recipe

  • You can sub-out turkey for another type of ground meat, same serving sizes will apply.
  • Something to keep in mind: Turkey and chicken are leaner meats, they are therefore more sensitive to overcooking resulting in dryness, so make sure you don’t over cook them.

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