Delicious Turkey Meatballs
Servings: 8
Calories: 270kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lb turkey thighs ground
- 1 1/2 medium-sized leeks sliced
- 3 oz fresh sage chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- To make the meatballs:
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium-sized skillet. Add leeks and cook until brown (10 minutes). Set aside and let cool. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, leeks, eggs, chopped sage, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. - Using a strong spatula or your hands (I like using my hands), mix well. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls
- To bake the meatballs:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
Coat a wire rack with nonstick spray and set on prepared baking sheet. - Arrange meatballs on rack, brush with oil and bake until browned with crispy edges, about 15 to 20 minutes (an internal thermometer should read 155 degrees for 15 seconds).
- To freeze the meatballs:
Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet, spacing them so they do not touch.
Freeze until solid, about 1 hour, then transfer to a freezer-safe container and store up to 1 month.
Nutrition
Serving: 8g | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg