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Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs

Savory Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs That Everyone Loves

Savory Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs are a healthy, crowd-pleasing dish featuring lean turkey and a delicious glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Turkey can substitute with ground chicken
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion, Grated white onion works well too
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves, Minced use freshly minced for best taste
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat or Regular Panko Breadcrumbs gluten-free breadcrumbs if desired
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Flat-Leaf Parsley cilantro or basil can be nice alternatives
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust based on desired heat level
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika consider smoked paprika for variation
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust based on dietary needs
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper add more for extra heat
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey maple syrup can be an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar adjust to taste for tanginess

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground turkey, grated onion, minced garlic, panko breadcrumbs, minced parsley, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Shape the turkey mixture into uniform meatballs, about 1 to 1½ inches in diameter. Place each meatball on your prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and at an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. Whisk together honey and apple cider vinegar to create the honey garlic sauce.
  6. Toss the cooked meatballs in the honey garlic sauce until coated and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Don’t overmix the meatball mixture to maintain tenderness and shape meatballs consistently for even cooking.

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