Healthy Turkey Meatball Recipe
created by
Cara D. Apr. 19, 2025
“Food from a cafeteria for work.Tasted apple cheesecake. I couldnt finish the whole cottage cheese because it didnt taste quite right.”
Coach Chiquita Nicole
“Your cafeteria meal sounds interesting. The apple cheesecake is a delightful treat and its okay to indulge occasionally. Its great that youre listening to your body and didnt force yourself to finish the cottage cheese if it didnt taste right. Youve already ticked off 3 lunches this week and thats a solid start Cara. Keep that momentum going!”
Instructions
1.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, whole grain bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese (if using), egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3.
Fold in the chopped spinach and diced tomatoes for added fiber and nutrients.
4.
Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
6.
Serve the meatballs on whole grain bread with mustard, lettuce, and tomato for a delicious sandwich.
Ingredients
1.
1 lb lean ground turkey
2.
1/2 cup whole grain bread crumbs
3.
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
4.
1 egg
5.
2 cloves garlic, minced
6.
1 tsp Italian seasoning
7.
Salt and pepper to taste
8.
1 cup chopped spinach
9.
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
10.
1 tbsp mustard (for serving)
11.
Whole grain bread (for sandwiches)
12.
Lettuce leaves (for serving)
Nutrition
calories
250
fat
8
saturates
2
carbohydrates
20
fibres
3
sugar
2
addedSugar
0
protein
30
Healthy Turkey Meatball Recipe
My Rating
Cara D.Author
"Food from a cafeteria for work.Tasted apple cheesecake. I couldnt finish the whole cottage cheese because it didnt taste quite right."
Coach Chiquita Nicole
"Your cafeteria meal sounds interesting. The apple cheesecake is a delightful treat and its okay to indulge occasionally. Its great that youre listening to your body and didnt force yourself to finish the cottage cheese if it didnt taste right. Youve already ticked off 3 lunches this week and thats a solid start Cara. Keep that momentum going!"