Delicious Turkey Meatballs That Are Juicy and Guilt-Free

These juicy turkey meatballs are a healthy twist on a classic dish, perfect for a guilt-free dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 5

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 meatballs

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

1 lb Ground Turkey Choose 93% lean for maximum moisture.
1 small Yellow Onion Grate for optimal moisture and flavor infusion.
1 Egg Acts as a binder to keep meatballs from falling apart.
1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Can be swapped with milk for a lighter option.
1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Lightens the texture; use regular breadcrumbs if preferred.
1/4 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Enhances depth of flavor.
2 cloves Garlic Use fresh cloves for best flavor.
1/4 cup Fresh Herbs Basil, Parsley, Rosemary; dry variants work in a pinch.
1 tsp Dried Oregano Essential for that Italian flair.
1 tsp Granulated Beef Bouillon Optional, use sparingly for lower sodium options.
to taste Salt Key seasoning.
to taste Pepper Key seasoning.
2 tbsp Olive Oil Prevents sticking if baking.

Equipment

Oven
Skillet
Mixing Bowl
Cookie Scoop

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F or heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Grate a small yellow onion into a mixing bowl.
Combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, fresh herbs, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in the bowl.
Gently incorporate ground turkey into the mixture.
Form small meatballs, aiming for about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
Bake for 16-21 minutes or pan-fry for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Let the meatballs rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

These turkey meatballs are perfect for meal prep and can be served in various ways to suit your taste.

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