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easy turkey meatballs in a skillet
Erin Antoniak

Easy Turkey Meatballs (Gluten-free)

4.78 from 18 votes
Easy Turkey Meatballs are a gluten-free, juicy, and flavorful meal. Made with only a handful of simple ingredients, they're quick and fast to prepare and deliver a delicious result. Serve alone or alongside your favorite sauce and pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 25 -30 meatballs
Course: dinner, gluten-free, lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 73
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground turkey - I prefer 85/15 blend.
  • ¾ cup fresh parsley chopped fine
  • ¾ cup fresh basil chopped fine
  • 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
  • ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1.5 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425F and line with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Drizzle sheet with olive oil.
  3. In a large bowl, mix turkey, parsley, basil, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper in one bowl until well combined.
  4. Roll turkey into 2-3 tablespoon sizes or a little big larger than a golf ball.
  5. Place onto sheet and brush tops with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes at 425F, until slightly browned.
  7. Let rest ten minutes before serving or add to your favorite sauce simmering over low on a stove.
  8. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 11gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 193mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 276IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 0.5mg

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