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Turkey Meatballs

These Turkey Meatballs pack 33g protein into just 287 calories per serving, making them a go-to snack between meals. Quick prep yields 4 servings on the stovetop, so you can batch them Sunday and grab them throughout the week. Hit your daily protein target without derailing your cut.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Bread Crumbs, Dry, Plain(120g)
  • Parmesan Cheese(30g)

    Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.

  • Italian seasoning(10g)
  • Garlic powder(1g)
  • Onion powder(3g)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper ($0.02)
  • 1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
  • Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(454g)
  • Egg, Whole, Large

Instructions

  1. 1In a medium bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder until combined.
  2. 2Place the ground turkey in a large bowl, add the eggs and the breadcrumb mixture, then use your hands to mix gently until just combined—do not overmix, as this will make the meatballs tough.
  3. 3Divide the mixture into 16 equal portions and shape each into a ball about the size of a golf ball (approximately two tablespoons each).
  4. 4Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1–2 minutes. Working in two batches of 8 meatballs, add them to the skillet without crowding.
  5. 5Cook the first batch for 5–7 minutes, rolling them gently every 1–2 minutes, until browned on all sides and the internal temperature reaches 165°F—check with a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the largest meatball.
  6. 6Transfer the cooked meatballs to a clean plate. Repeat step 5 with the remaining batch.
  7. 7Once all meatballs are cooked, divide evenly into 4 airtight containers while still warm. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition — Per Serving

287

calories

33g

protein

6g

fat

Carbohydrates
25g
Saturated fat
2.1g
Sodium
414 mg
Dietary fiber
1.9g

4 servings per batch · ~155g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Turkey Meatballs have per serving?

Each serving contains 33g of protein and 287 calories with minimal fat at 6g. This makes it an efficient protein-to-calorie ratio for hitting daily protein goals without excess calories.

How long does Turkey Meatballs take to prep?

This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 4 servings in one batch on the stovetop. You can have multiple servings ready in a single cooking session for snacking throughout the week.

Is Turkey Meatballs good for fat loss?

At 287 calories and 33g protein per serving, these meatballs fit well into a fat loss phase where you need high protein density without calorie creep. The 6g fat keeps satiety high while staying lean.

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