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Savory Turkey Meatballs with Garlic and Herbs Delight Your Taste Buds!

Savory Turkey Meatballs infused with garlic and herbs, perfect for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, Pecorino Romano cheese, chopped basil, minced garlic, egg, sea salt, black pepper, thyme, rosemary, and cayenne pepper if desired.
  3. Gently fold in the buttermilk until just blended, avoiding overmixing.
  4. Shape the mixture into small balls, roughly the size of a golf ball, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Lightly coat the meatballs with avocado oil.
  6. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 24gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add finely chopped olives or roasted red peppers to the mixture.
  • To lighten the dish, swap half of the ground turkey for ground bison or a plant-based alternative.

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