Description
A delicious fusion of nostalgia and nutrition, these Loaded Veggie Turkey Meatballs are moist, flavorful, and packed with vegetables, making them a healthy alternative for meat lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup finely chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, spinach, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, garlic, gluten-free breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve warm, with your favorite dipping sauce or over spaghetti.
Notes
These meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg