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Baked Turkey Meatballs

Cultural Context

Baked turkey meatballs are a popular American dish, often enjoyed for their lean protein and versatility. They can be served with pasta, in subs, or on their own with sauce. This dish highlights the use of turkey as a healthier alternative to traditional beef meatballs, making it a favorite for families seeking lighter meal options. Today, variations abound, with many incorporating different spices and herbs, reflecting regional tastes across the U.S.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
ground turkey
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon oregano
6 cloves garlic
1/4 cup rosemary
salt
black pepper
crushed red pepper
cooking oil (coconut oil)

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are a gluten-free alternative.

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2

In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh parsley, thyme, oregano, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper.

3

Mix the ingredients together using your hands until well combined.

4

Form the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.

5

Drizzle coconut oil over the meatballs.

6

Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

7

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for an unspecified time until cooked through.

8

Taste the meatballs to ensure they are good and well-seasoned.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking sheetmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Turkey MeatballsOven-Baked Turkey Meatballs

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