Perfect Turkey Meatballs

Name: Perfect Turkey Meatballs
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces lean turkey breast, ground; 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon gingerroot, grated; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon oil, for browning

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Ingredients

16 ounces lean turkey breast, ground ⓘ
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb ⓘ
1 large egg, beaten
1 garlic clove, minced ⓘ
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped ⓘ
1 teaspoon gingerroot, grated
1 tablespoon soy sauce ⓘ
1/2 teaspoon salt ⓘ
1/4 teaspoon black pepper ⓘ
1 teaspoon oil, for browning ⓘ

Instructions

Into a medium bowl, mix all ingredients except the oil.
Form into approximately 16 meatballs.
Heat oil in skillet over medium-low heat and add meatballs, browning as desired.
When browned as desired, add 1/2 - 3/4 cup water to skillet and cover with lid; simmer over medium-low heat for approximately 20 minutes or until a split meatball is no longer pink inside and the juices are clear.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

619 kcal 31% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.8g 32% DV

Total Fat 38.9g 50% DV

Carbs 57.6g 21% DV

Fiber 7.6g 27% DV

Sugar 2.7g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11716.5mg 100% DV

Potassium 702.5mg 15% DV

Cholesterol 87.3mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 25.8mcg 3% DV

Vitamin C 0.6mg 1% DV

Vitamin D 0.1mcg

Calcium 200.8mg 15% DV

Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).