Basil Pesto Turkey Meatballs
Easy
Difficulty
0h 45m
Total Time
15
Ingredients
4
Steps
Calories
84
Fat
4g
Carbs
3g
Protein
9g
Serves
20
Ingredients
- 350 g lean ground turkey breast
- 350 g ground turkey thigh
- 27 g fresh basil leaves (~1c packed)
- 20 g fresh parsley leaves
- 28 g walnuts, toasted
- 28 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 35 g sun-dried tomatoes
- 47 g shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
- 16 g garlic (about 3 large garlic cloves)
- 28 g panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 15 g light mayo
- 15 g lemon juice
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
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Perfect for meal prep, these oven-baked turkey meatballs are loaded with all your favorite pesto flavors.
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 375 F.
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2
To make the pesto, combine all the ingredients except the ground turkey in a food processor and pulse until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
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3
In a large bowl, combine the pesto with the ground turkey and use your hands to mix everything together. Roll the meatballs into 48 g balls and arrange on a parchment or foil-lined baking sheet.
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4
Bake the meatballs until fully cooked, about 25–30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reaches 160 F.
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