Lean Turkey Meatballs

Hey, you! Yes, I’m talking to the one with the craving for something tasty yet healthy! Ever tried Lean Turkey Meatballs? You haven’t? Oh, you’re in for a treat! These juicy meatballs are everything you need to satisfy your hunger without breaking the calorie bank. Trust me, it’s love at first bite.

Let’s grab our Ingredients for Lean Turkey Meatballs

Rolling Up Those Meatballs:

• Turkey (Good ol’ lean ground): 1 pound or about 450 grams
• Breadcrumbs: Half a cup, or around 120 ml
• Onion (Chop it finely): 1 medium-sized, or 150 grams
• Garlic: 2 cloves minced – get ready for that aroma!
• Egg: Just one, give it a good beating
• Parsley (Fresh is best!): 1/4 cup or 15 grams
• Salt and Pepper: 1 teaspoon and 1/2 teaspoon respectively, or 5 and 2.5 grams

Saucy Stuff:

• Tomato Sauce: 2 cups, or 475 ml – because sauce is boss
• Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon, or 15 ml
• More Garlic: 1 clove minced
• Basil: 1 tablespoon chopped, or 3 grams
• Salt and Pepper: Your taste buds know best!

Prep Time: 15 minutes (Put on your favorite tunes!)

Cook Time: 25 minutes

And hey, it Serves 4! Perfect for a family dinner!

Nutritional Talk

• Calories: 250 (Nope, not kidding!)
• Protein: 30 grams
• Fat: 8 grams
• Carbs, Fiber, Sugar: 16, 3, and 5 grams respectively
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Sodium: 650 mg (Not too shabby!)

Let’s Get Cooking: Step-by-Step

Making the Meatballs:

1. Mix all the meatball stuff together in a big bowl. Yup, all of it.
2. Form into 16 meatballs, around 1 inch each.
3. Chill ’em for 10 minutes. They need to relax too!

Cookin’ Time:

4. Heat some oil, cook those meatballs 10-12 minutes. Turn ’em good!
5. In another pan, mix the saucy stuff. Let it bubble for 10 minutes.
6. Combine the meatballs and sauce. 5 more minutes, and bam, you’re done!

Pro Tips

1. Fresh herbs, always.
2. Lean turkey is key – we’re keeping it healthy, remember?
3. Wanna freeze ’em? Cool them first.

How to Serve Lean Turkey Meatballs

• Pasta Night: Whole grain or gluten-free works great.
• Sub Time: Whole grain bread and low-fat cheese, please.
• Party Starters: Toothpicks and side sauce for the win.

So, my friend, are you ready to try Lean Turkey Meatballs? You won’t regret it! Perfect for every occasion, easy on the waistline, and a flavour that’s hard to forget. Cook ’em up, and let me know how it goes!

Still curious? Don’t forget to check out these articles on High Protein Recipes.

LEAN TURKEY MEATBALLS

Hey, you! Yes, I’m talking to the one with the craving for something tasty yet healthy! Ever tried Lean Turkey Meatballs? You haven’t? Oh, you’re in for a treat! These juicy meatballs are everything you need to satisfy your hunger without breaking the calorie bank. Trust me, it’s love at first bite.

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Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Keyword: grilled, healthy, meatballs, recipe, turkey meatballs

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 22 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

LEAN TURKEY MEATBALLS

Amount per Serving

Calories

250

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

8

g

12

%

Sodium

 

650

mg

28

%

Carbohydrates

 

16

g

5

%

Fiber

 

3

g

13

%

Sugar

 

5

g

6

%

Protein

 

30

g

60

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• Turkey Good ol’ lean ground: 1 pound or about 450 grams
• Breadcrumbs: Half a cup or around 120 ml
• Onion Chop it finely: 1 medium-sized, or 150 grams
• Garlic: 2 cloves minced – get ready for that aroma!
• Egg: Just one give it a good beating
• Parsley Fresh is best!: 1/4 cup or 15 grams
• Salt and Pepper: 1 teaspoon and 1/2 teaspoon respectively or 5 and 2.5 grams
• Saucy Stuff:
• Tomato Sauce: 2 cups or 475 ml – because sauce is boss
• Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon or 15 ml
• More Garlic: 1 clove minced
• Basil: 1 tablespoon chopped or 3 grams
• Salt and Pepper: Your taste buds know best!

Instructions

• Mix all the meatball stuff together in a big bowl. Yup, all of it.
• Form into 16 meatballs, around 1 inch each.
• Chill ’em for 10 minutes. They need to relax too!
• Cookin’ Time:
• Heat some oil, cook those meatballs 10-12 minutes. Turn ’em good!
• In another pan, mix the saucy stuff. Let it bubble for 10 minutes.
• Combine the meatballs and sauce. 5 more minutes, and bam, you’re done!

Notes

Fresh herbs, always.
Lean turkey is key – we’re keeping it healthy, remember?
Wanna freeze ’em? Cool them first.