Heart-Healthy Juicy Turkey Meatballs
Savor the goodness of these Heart-Healthy Juicy Turkey Meatballs, a nutritious twist on a classic comfort food! Made with lean ground turkey, whole wheat breadcrumbs, and a flavorful blend of garlic, onion, Parmesan, and herbs, these oven-baked delights are tender, full of flavor, and perfect for a wholesome meal. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these meatballs are easy to make and can be paired with whole grain pasta, a crisp salad, or even wrapped in a pita for a satisfying and guilt-free dish. Packed with protein, low in saturated fat, and baked to perfection, these turkey meatballs are a delicious way to enjoy a heart-smart dinner without sacrificing taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 0.5 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 0.25 cup low-fat milk
- 0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with the olive oil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, whole wheat breadcrumbs, egg, and low-fat milk.
Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl.
Season the mixture with black pepper, salt, and dried oregano for added flavor.
Use your hands to gently mix all ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
Shape the turkey mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and no longer pink in the center, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Remove the baking sheet from the oven, let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the meatballs with a side of whole grain pasta, over a bed of mixed greens, or in a wrap for a delicious heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1226 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.3 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 545 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 1781 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 116.6 g | 233% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 621 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1979 mg | 42% | |
*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.
