Small Batch Turkey Meatballs
Tender, oven-baked Turkey Meatballs For One, wonderful with tomato sauce or on their own. Makes 5 to 6 large meatballs.
Servings: 6 meatballs
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- ¼ cup chopped parsley leaves
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg , lightly beaten
- ¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 8 ounces ground turkey
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400° F (200° C).
- Place the onions, garlic, parsley and Parmesan in the base of a food processor. Pulse until mixture is very finely chopped.
- Transfer the vegetable mixture to a large bowl.
- Add the egg and the breadcrumbs and mix well
- Stir in the salt, pepper, basil and oregano.
- Mix in the ground turkey.
- Dampen your hands with water and shape the meat mixture into 5 balls.
- Arrange the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
Notes
- Even Cooking: Roll the meatballs to a uniform size for consistent cooking.
- Don't Overmix: Mix the ingredients until just combined to keep the meatballs tender.
- Resting: Let them rest for a few minutes after baking for better texture and flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 363mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg
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