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Healthy Turkey Meatball Recipe

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created by

Linda K. Dec. 22, 2024

Turkey burger with lettuce pickles onion and tomato. Coleslaw with a vinaigrette dressing

Prep 15 minutesCook 20 minutesEasyServes 4
CE

Coach Erin

Off to a great start with the dinners! Turkey burgers are a great source of lean protein and the lettuce pickles onion and tomato add some extra flavor and nutrients

Instructions

  • 1.

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  • 2.

    In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

  • 3.

    Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.

  • 4.

    Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.

  • 5.

    While the meatballs are baking, prepare the coleslaw by mixing the coleslaw mix with vinaigrette dressing in a bowl.

  • 6.

    Assemble your meal by placing lettuce leaves on a plate, topping with meatballs, and adding pickles, onion, and tomatoes. Serve with coleslaw on the side.

Ingredients

  • 1.

    1 lb ground turkey (lean)

  • 2.

    1/2 cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat)

  • 3.

    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 4.

    1 egg

  • 5.

    2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 6.

    1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • 7.

    Salt and pepper to taste

  • 8.

    1 cup lettuce leaves

  • 9.

    1/2 cup sliced pickles

  • 10.

    1/2 cup sliced onion

  • 11.

    1/2 cup sliced tomatoes

  • 12.

    2 cups coleslaw mix (cabbage and carrots)

  • 13.

    2 tbsp vinaigrette dressing (low-calorie)

Nutrition

  • calories

    320

  • fat

    10

  • saturates

    3

  • carbohydrates

    30

  • fibers

    5

  • sugar

    3

  • addedSugar

    0

  • protein

    30

Healthy Turkey Meatball Recipe

My Rating

4
2 comments
  • LK

    Linda K.Author

    "Turkey burger with lettuce pickles onion and tomato. Coleslaw with a vinaigrette dressing"

  • CE

    Coach Erin

    "Off to a great start with the dinners! Turkey burgers are a great source of lean protein and the lettuce pickles onion and tomato add some extra flavor and nutrients"