Turkey Meatballs
Why Is This Is Healthy?
Lean ground turkey is naturally low in fat and high in protein, making these meatballs light, pancreas-friendly, and easy to digest. Baked instead of fried, they deliver flavor without extra calories.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 20 min | Servings: 4
Ingredients:- 1 lb lean ground turkey (93% or leaner)
- 1 egg (or 1 tbsp Greek yogurt if avoiding eggs)
- 1/3 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs OR 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tbsp finely chopped onion or onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 tbsp parmesan (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Cooking spray
| | Instructions:- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a bowl, mix turkey, egg, breadcrumbs (or almond flour), garlic powder, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Lightly spray hands with cooking spray and roll into 12–14 small meatballs.
- Place on the baking sheet, spaced evenly.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until lightly golden and cooked through.
- Serve over rice, with veggies, or with low-sugar marinara.
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MACROS: 220 calories | 26g protein | 4g carbs | 10g fat
DIET: low-fat | gluten-free | high-protein | low-carb | dairy-free (if no parmesan) | pancreas-friendly 🤎
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