Healthy Meatballs
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these flavorful and guilt-free Healthy Meatballs, a perfect blend of lean ground turkey or chicken, protein-packed quinoa, and aromatic spices. Made with wholesome ingredients like oat flour, fresh parsley, and a touch of garlic, these oven-baked meatballs are a nutritious alternative to traditional recipes without sacrificing taste. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection in 20 minutes, they’re a convenient, family-friendly option for busy schedules. Serve them with marinara sauce, over whole-grain pasta, or alongside roasted veggies for a well-rounded, satisfying meal. Packed with protein, fiber, and incredible flavor, this healthy meatball recipe will become a go-to favorite in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean ground turkey or chicken
- 0.5 cup Quinoa (cooked)
- 1 Egg
- 0.5 cup Yellow onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.25 cup Oat flour
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 spritz Olive oil spray
- 1 cup Marinara sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey or chicken, cooked quinoa, egg, diced onion, minced garlic, oat flour, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Using clean hands or a spoon, mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place the meatball onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all the mixture is used and you have approximately 20 meatballs.
Lightly spritz the meatballs with olive oil spray to help them brown in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned. The internal temperature should read 165°F (74°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Serve warm with marinara sauce, over whole-grain spaghetti, or paired with roasted vegetables for a complete, healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.3 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 559 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 2576 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 120.0 g | 240% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 375 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2887 mg | 61% | |
*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.
