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Healthy turkey meatballs with zucchini noodles and tomato sauce.

Healthy Turkey Meatballs

Bree Hester
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 15 - 20 meatballs
Calories 468 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 6 fresh sage leaves
  • 6 large basil leaves
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 1 large sprig of rosemary
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley
  • 1 handful arugula or spinach
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cups tomato sauce

Instructions
 

  • Combine the onion, garlic, herbs, and arugula in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until very finely chopped.
    Chopped fresh herbs in a food processor for cooking or garnishing; vibrant green herbs.
  • Transfer to a large bowl and add turkey, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine.
    Ingredients for healthy turkey meatballs: ground turkey, chopped herbs, and seasonings in a white bowl.
  • Form into balls. I use an ice cream scoop to portion, then roll them with my hands.
    Forming Healthy Turkey Meatballs into balls on a baking sheet.
  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick pan. Cook in batches, until browned all over, about 3 to 4 minutes.
    Healthy turkey meatballs browning in a non-stick skillet.
  • Heat the tomato sauce over low heat to simmer. Transfer to the sauce to finish cooking, about 30 minutes.
    Savory meatball marinara simmering in a stainless steel pot.
  • Serve over whole wheat pasta, zucchini, or on a salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 34gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 1825mgFiber: 6g
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