Frozen meatballs are a great way to prep an easy dinner when you don’t have anything else planned. These Easy Baked Turkey Meatballs from Uproot Kitchen are healthier than the traditional version. Turkey is one of the most protein-rich meats and it’s also low in saturated fat — a great combination if you ask us.
Quick Recipe for Healthy Baked Turkey Meatballs
Easy Baked Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients
- 2 pounds 100% ground turkey breast
- 1/2 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup carrot
- 1/4 cup onion
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Dash of red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Finely mince carrot and onion by hand or in a food processor and then combine all ingredients. Use your hands to gently mix.
Shape meatballs into 2-tablespoon-sized-balls and place on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper.
Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees, checking at 30 minutes to ensure there is no pink in the middle of the meatballs. Cook for 5 more minutes if needed.
Serve with pasta or spaghetti squash, and your favorite tomato sauce. You can veg it up by adding sautéed onion, zucchini, red pepper, and grape tomatoes.
You can freeze the meatballs in a plastic bag in the freezer for up to 3 months, letting them defrost in the fridge or microwave before eating.
Nutrition Information
Serves: 12 | Serving Size: 4 small meatballs
Per serving: Calories: 142; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 92mg; Sodium: 298mg; Total Carbohydrate: 4g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugars: 1g; Protein: 16g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 19mg; Vitamin A: 12%; Vitamin C: 1%; Calcium: 3%; Iron: 9%
5 Responses
This meal doesn’t show a true calorie count. 3oz of ground turckey has 200 calories…there is no way you can make 4 meatballs for 117 calories with eggs and other ingredients described……
The recipe calls for ground turkey BREAST (not just ground turkey), which several online charts show at 30 calories per ounce.