Sweet Potato Turkey Meatballs
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these Sweet Potato Turkey Meatballs, a wholesome and flavorful twist on a classic comfort food. Made with tender ground turkey and the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potato, these meatballs strike the perfect balance between savory and slightly sweet. The addition of warming spices like paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder enhances the flavor while keeping things simple and family-friendly. Baked to perfection in just 25 minutes, these meatballs are both healthy and convenient, ideal for busy schedules. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, serve them on their own, paired with your favorite dipping sauce, or alongside roasted veggies for a complete, nutritious meal. This recipe is a must-try for turkey meatball enthusiasts looking to switch things up with a unique and delicious twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground turkey
- 1 piece Sweet potato (medium, cooked and mashed)
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs (whole wheat or regular)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (optional, for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
If you haven’t already, cook the sweet potato by baking, boiling, or microwaving it until tender. Allow it to cool slightly, then mash it with a fork or potato masher.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, mashed sweet potato, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatballs tough.
Use your hands or a small cookie scoop to form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the Sweet Potato Turkey Meatballs on their own, with a dipping sauce, or paired with your favorite side dishes like rice, salad, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.4 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 542 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 2089 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.3 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 104.2 g | 208% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1017 mg | 22% | |
*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.
