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Turkey Meatball: Discover the Secret to Juicy Flavor!

Discover the secret to juicy flavor with these easy turkey meatballs, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  3. Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Serve the meatballs warm, topped with marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For added moisture, you can mix in 1 tablespoon of milk or Greek yogurt into the meat mixture.
  • For a different flavor, try adding 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning or swapping out the parsley for fresh basil.

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