Name: Italian Turkey Meatballs
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 stalk celery, sliced; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 0.5 cup fine dry breadcrumbs; 0.5 cup finely chopped Italian parsley; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 pound lean ground turkey

Italian Turkey Meatballs

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In this healthy turkey meatball recipe, a base of sautéed mushrooms, celery and garlic adds flavor and helps keep calories in check and portions hearty. Serve these meatballs with marinara as an appetizer, on top of spaghetti or on a roll for a healthy meatball sub.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, sliced
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup fine dry breadcrumbs
½ cup finely chopped Italian parsley
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
1 pound lean ground turkey

Directions

Finely chop mushrooms, onion, celery and garlic in a food processor. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.
Add breadcrumbs, parsley, cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to the cooled vegetables; stir until combined. Add turkey and mix gently to combine (do not overmix). Form into 30 meatballs (a scant 2 tablespoons each) and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Freeze baked, cooled meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in a 350°F oven for about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

190	Calories
9g	Fat
11g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 5 meatballs
Calories 190
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 19g	37%
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 46mg	15%
Vitamin A 486IU	10%
Vitamin C 9mg	10%
Folate 34mcg	8%
Sodium 384mg	17%
Calcium 64mg	5%
Iron 2mg	13%
Magnesium 14mg	3%
Potassium 393mg	8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.