Small Batch Turkey Meatballs
These small batch turkey meatballs are baked in the oven until lightly golden and cooked through, delivering tender, flavorful meatballs made with simple ingredients and ready in about 20 minutes.
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 the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Add the onion, garlic, parsley, and Parmesan to a food processor. Pulse until very finely chopped.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add the egg and breadcrumbs and mix well.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, basil, and oregano.
- Gently mix in the ground turkey just until combined.
- Lightly wet your hands and shape the mixture into 5 meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly golden.
Notes
- Shape Evenly: Roll the meatballs to the same size so they cook evenly.
- Mix Gently: Stir just until the ingredients are combined to keep the meatballs tender.
- Rest Before Serving: Let the meatballs sit for a few minutes after baking so the juices redistribute.
- Use Lean but Not Extra-Lean Turkey: 93% lean ground turkey gives the best balance of moisture and flavor.
- Line the Baking Sheet: Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
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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