Description
Indulge in these Flavorful Healthy Italian Meatballs that are both nutritious and satisfying, perfect for any occasion. Made without bread crumbs, these tender meatballs feature lean ground turkey or chicken combined with fresh herbs and spices for a mouthwatering dish. Serve them over zucchini noodles or whole wheat pasta for a delightful, guilt-free meal that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey or chicken, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, Parmesan cheese, egg, and Italian seasoning until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Let cool slightly before serving with marinara sauce over your choice of noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg