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Healthy Turkey Meatballs (Without Breadcrumbs)

Healthy turkey meatballs without breadcrumbs
These Healthy Turkey Meatballs Without Breadcrumbs are juicy little protein bombs that are packed with flavor! They’re super easy to make and ready in just 40 minutes. 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 5

Ingredients 

  • 20 oz. ground turkey
  • 3.5 oz. fresh or frozen spinach
  • ¼ cup oats
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 celery sticks
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ green bell pepper
  • ½ red onion
  • ½ cup parsley
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C).
  • Chop the onion, garlic, and celery very finely (or use a food processor), then add to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the turkey, egg whites, oats, and spices to the bowl and mix thoroughly. Make sure there are no pockets of spices or oats in the mix.
  • Chop the spinach, green peppers (stemmed and seeded), and parsley. The pieces should be about the size of a dime.
  • Add the vegetables to the bowl and mix everything until well-combined.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll the turkey mixture into 15 balls (about the size of golf balls) and place them on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, until cooked through.

Notes

This recipe is for 5 servings. There are 3 meatballs per serving.
I recommend using 93% or 85% lean ground turkey. 99% lean ground turkey doesn't have much flavor and tends to dry out while cooking.
You are welcome to swap out herbs, spices, and vegetables in this recipe.
Once cooked, meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. 
For longer storage, freeze individual servings in their own Ziploc bags. When you're ready to enjoy, you can take out a serving at a time to thaw.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Healthy Turkey Meatballs (Without Breadcrumbs)
Serving Size
 
3 Meatballs
Amount per Serving
Calories
183
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2.5
g
4
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.6
g
3
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Cholesterol
 
55.3
mg
18
%
Sodium
 
582.9
mg
24
%
Potassium
 
262
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3.1
g
12
%
Sugar
 
2.9
g
3
%
Protein
 
30.7
g
61
%
Vitamin A
 
2840
IU
57
%
Vitamin C
 
118.6
mg
144
%
Calcium
 
27
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2.6
mg
14
%
Net carbs
 
8.9
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.