Description
These Turkey Meatballs are a flavorful and healthy option perfect for a light dinner, snack, or meal prep. Made with ground turkey, almond flour, spices, and baked to perfection, they are Paleo, Keto, Whole30, and Gluten Free friendly. Juicy and tender, they are ideal served as an appetizer or paired with veggies for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatball Mixture
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp pepper (or more to taste)
- 1-2 cloves finely chopped garlic
Wet Ingredients
- 3 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp coconut aminos
For Baking
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, almond flour, salt, garlic, onion powder, oregano, pepper, and parsley. Stir well to distribute all seasonings evenly throughout the meat.
- Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, beat the egg thoroughly. Add the beaten egg, coconut aminos, chopped onions, and tomato sauce to the meat mixture. Use your hands to mix everything together until fully combined and uniform.
- Shape Meatballs: Using a spoon, scoop approximately 1 1/2-inch portions of the mixture (about the size of a golf ball). Shape them into meatballs by rolling them gently between your palms.
- Arrange Meatballs: Place the shaped meatballs evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. You should have about 18-20 meatballs in total.
- Brush with Olive Oil: Lightly brush the tops of each meatball with olive oil to help them brown and stay moist during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring they are fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Serve: Serve these meatballs as an appetizer, or pair with vegetables and salads for a nutritious, satisfying meal. They also hold up well for meal-prep lunches.
Notes
- These turkey meatballs are versatile and perfect as a light dinner, snack, or meal prep option.
- They follow Paleo, Keto, Whole30, and Gluten Free dietary guidelines.
- Make sure not to overmix the meat to keep the meatballs tender.
- Adjust seasoning, especially the pepper, to your personal taste.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the meatballs are cooked safely to 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 234 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 418 mg
- Fat: 15.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28.3 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
