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Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs

Juicy Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs for Healthy Comfort Food

Enjoy a healthier take on classic meatballs with these Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs, packed with flavor and quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 medium yellow onion, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs whole wheat or regular
  • 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for desired heat
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground turkey, grated onion, minced garlic, panko breadcrumbs, minced parsley, and spices. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1½ inches in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together honey and apple cider vinegar to create the sauce.
  6. Once cooked, toss meatballs in the honey garlic sauce to coat them evenly.
  7. Serve warm, either over rice or as appetizers with toothpicks.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs can be easily frozen uncooked or stored and reheated later for a quick meal.

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