"DASHable" Low.Salt.Healthy Turkey Meatballs

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are often less expensive.

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is lower in fat, while ground beef may be more accessible.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal serves as a binder with added nutrients.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped onion, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Mix the ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

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

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

Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.

While the meatballs are baking, heat tomato sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add Italian seasoning to the sauce and simmer for 5-10 minutes.

Once the meatballs are done, add them to the sauce and stir gently to coat.

Serve the meatballs warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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