Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (low-sugar)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll mixture into 18–20 evenly sized meatballs (~1.5 tbsp each).
- Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven, spoon marinara sauce over each meatball, and return to oven for 8–10 more minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added moisture, mix in 1/4 cup grated zucchini (squeezed dry) or 2 tbsp grated Parmesan.
- Serve with zucchini noodles, quinoa, or over whole-grain pasta for a balanced meal.
- Freeze cooked meatballs in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
