Low Fat Cheesy Meatballs
Indulge guilt-free with these Low Fat Cheesy Meatballs, a lighter twist on a beloved comfort food classic! Made with lean ground turkey, low-fat mozzarella, and whole wheat breadcrumbs, these meatballs are packed with flavor while staying friendly to your waistline. Infused with aromatic garlic, onion powder, and oregano, then baked to perfection, they’re moist and tender thanks to a touch of non-fat cooking broth. Ready in under an hour and perfect for meal prep, this recipe becomes even more irresistible with a sprinkle of Parmesan and a pop of fresh parsley. Whether paired with pasta, salad, or enjoyed as a snack, these meatballs promise a healthier indulgence without sacrificing taste. Perfect for those seeking high-protein, low-fat recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground turkey
- 1 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 large Egg white
- 0.5 cup Whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- Cooking spray
- 0.25 cup Non-fat cooking broth or water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, shredded mozzarella, egg white, and breadcrumbs.
Add the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the mixture and mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the chopped parsley.
Shape the mixture into 16 equal-sized meatballs.
Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Arrange the meatballs on the baking sheet in a single layer.
Before placing in the oven, pour the non-fat cooking broth or water around the meatballs to keep them moist.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.8 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.8 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 402 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 3225 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 138.4 g | 277% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1113 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 449 mg | 10% | |
*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.
