Healthy Turkey Meatballs Recipes

HEALTHY TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan with a lid, then tip in the onion, carrots, celery, garlic and fennel, and stir well. Cover the pan and cook over a medium heat for 8 mins, stirring every now and then. Pour in the passata and stock, cover and leave to simmer for 20 mins.
• Meanwhile, tip the mince into a large bowl. Add the oats, fennel seeds and leaves, the garlic and plenty of black pepper, and mix in with your hands. Lightly shape into 25 meatballs about the size of a walnut. Spray or rub a non-stick pan with a little oil and gently cook the meatballs until they take on a little colour. Give the sauce a stir, then add the meatballs and parsley. Cover and cook for 10 mins until they are cooked through and the veg in the sauce is tender. Serve with broccoli and baby potatoes in their skins, or pasta and salad.

TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line 2 large baking sheets with unbleached parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Or I love using silicone baking mats, no oil necessary. In a large bowl, add ground turkey, zucchini, eggs, garlic, onion flakes, oregano, salt and pepper; mix well with your hands.
• Using small cookie scoop form 47 meatballs (it helps to dip hands in a bowl with cold water occasionally) and lay on baking sheets.
• Bake for 15 minutes, turn and toss with spatula (mostly to get rid off of that ground turkey residue) and bake for 5 more minutes. Serve hot.
• Serve hot as an appetizer or main dish.

10-MINUTE HEALTHY TURKEY MEATBALLS (NO BREADCRUMBS!)

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
• In a bowl, add ground turkey, cumin, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, egg, sesame oil, and green onions. Gently mix until well combined. Careful not to overmix or the meatballs won't be moist and tender.
• Form the mixture into meatballs. Place on lined baking sheet. Using a medium cookie scoop makes 15 meatballs, 1-inch in diameter. You can definitely make them in whatever size you'd like, just make sure they are all the same size so they cook evenly.
• Broil on HIGH for 10 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.* Brush with more sesame oil on top for more flavor. Serve with your favorite side dish. Enjoy!

HEALTHY TURKEY MEATBALLS RECIPE WITHOUT BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl until combined. Form walnut-sized meatballs with your hands.
• Cook in a nonstick pan, with a little bit of fat and cover with a lid.
• In 4-5 minutes flip on the other side. You can also choose to cook the sides as well.
• Serve with salad, cauliflower rice or a tomato garlic sauce for a low carb option or with this couscous recipe for a healthy non-low carb version.

JUICY TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together all the ingredients except for the oil.
• Using a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop, the same one you would use for cookies, scoop out even portions of the mixture into a plate. I usually end up with 16 meatballs.
• With wet hands for easier handling, shape each portion into a round meatball.
• Heat the olive oil in a very large (12-inch) lidded skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers and becomes fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Add the meatballs in a single layer and cook them uncovered, turning frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• Add 1/4 cup of water to the bottom of the skillet. Cover with the lid and cook until the meatballs are cooked through (their internal temperature should be 165° F), about 3 more minutes.
• Remove the meatballs from the skillet to a serving plate using a slotted spoon. Serve immediately.

HEALTHY TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a medium mixing bowl, mix the turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
• Form the meat into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the meatballs on the baking sheet and cook in oven for 15-20 minutes, until lightly browned.

TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH SPINACH AND FETA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toast the bread until just brown then transfer it to a bowl and add water to cover. Allow it to soak for about 5 minutes or until very tender. Discard the water and squeeze the bread very dry and crumble it a bit with your hands.
• In a skillet heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. Add the spinach and cook briefly over medium heat until just wilted. Remove from the heat and let cool briefly.
• Make the meatball mixture. In a large mixing bowl, add the ground turkey, onions, garlic, crumbled feta, egg, parsley, and mint. Add the bread and wilted spinach. Season with a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
• Form the mixture into balls (golf ball size) and arrange them on a large lightly oiled sheet pan.
• Bake in the heated oven for about 30 minutes or until fully cooked through.
• Transfer to the top rack and turn the broiler on for just a couple of minutes or until the tops are browned.
• Serve immediately with salad of your choice.