Juicy Turkey Meatballs
These Juicy Turkey Meatballs deliver 7g protein and 70 calories per serving, functioning as a high-volume, low-calorie protein addition to any plate. Twenty servings quick-prep on the stovetop, allowing extended use across multiple weeks without repetition. Portion flexibly into various meals to hit daily protein targets while keeping calories minimal.
Ingredients
- •Parmesan Cheese(80g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Bread Crumbs, Dry, Plain(80g)
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •Onion powder(3g)
- •Oregano, Dried(3g)
- •1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(454g)
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Olive oil(23g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Pasta Sauce, Marinara, Canned
- •Bread, French Or Hoagie Roll
- •Rice, Brown, Long-Grain
Instructions
- 1Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with nonstick spray.
- 2In a large mixing bowl, add the cheese, bread crumbs, herbs, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, pepper, and red pepper flakes and stir well to combine. Add the turkey.
- 3In a small bowl, beat the egg, then add it to the meat mixture. With a fork or your fingers, mix just until combined, being careful not to compact the meat.
- 4With a scoop or spoon, scoop the meat and shape into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet. You will have about 20 meatballs total.
- 5Brush the tops of the meatballs with the olive oil.
- 6Bake for 15 minutes, or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. As an alternate way to check, a meatball in the center of the baking sheet should be fully cooked through when cut in half.
- 7While the meatballs cook, warm the sauce and any other items you’d like to serve them with (pasta, hoagie buns, rice, etc.). Serve the meatballs hot, topped with the sauce, cheese, herbs, and any other additions.
Nutrition — Per Serving
70
calories
7g
protein
3g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 4g
- Saturated fat
- 0.9g
- Sodium
- 113 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.3g
20 servings per batch · ~32g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Juicy Turkey Meatballs have per serving?
Each serving contains 7g of protein and only 70 calories with 3g fat and 4g carbs. This is an extremely lean option suitable as a protein side or appetizer rather than a meal centerpiece.
How long does Juicy Turkey Meatballs take to prep?
This quick prep recipe makes 20 servings, offering exceptional meal prep efficiency—you're making 5 full days of dinner portions in one stovetop session. The yields make this ideal for batch preparation.
Is Juicy Turkey Meatballs good for fat loss?
At 70 calories and 3g fat per serving, these meatballs are an ultra-lean option, but the 7g protein per serving is too low to function as your primary protein at a meal. Combine with higher-protein sides to round out your macros.
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