Figure-Friendly Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Figure-Friendly Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/4 pound Ground Turkey; 2 slices Whole Wheat Bread, Torn Into Pea-sized Pieces (2 Slices Should Yield About 1 Cup); 1 whole Egg; 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Sea Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Cracked Black Pepper; ⅓ cups Finely Diced Onion; ⅓ cups Finely Diced Nectarines; ⅓ cups Shredded Carrots; 1/2 cups Barbeque Sauce (plus More For Serving)

Servings: persons

1- 1/4 pound Ground Turkey
2 slices Whole Wheat Bread, Torn Into Pea-sized Pieces (2 Slices Should Yield About 1 Cup)
1 whole Egg
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
⅓ cups Finely Diced Onion
⅓ cups Finely Diced Nectarines
⅓ cups Shredded Carrots
1/2 cups Barbeque Sauce (plus More For Serving)

1
Heat the oven to 350 F and line a rimmed baking sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper.
2
Mix all of the ingredients with the exception of the barbeque sauce in a large bowl until everything is well distributed, but not more than that.
3
You dont want to handle the mixture more than you have to.
4
Flatten the mixture in the bowl, and score it into quarters with your hands.
5
With each quarter, make three equal-sized meatballs, and place them on the parchment lined baking sheet.
6
With a pastry or grilling brush, coat the meatballs with barbeque sauce, then place the pan into the oven for 30 minutes.
7
Remove from oven.
8
Serve the meatballs with slices of nectarines, roasted asparagus, and extra barbeque sauce.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/4 pound Ground Turkey, 2 slices Whole Wheat Bread, Torn Into Pea-sized Pieces (2 Slices Should Yield About 1 Cup), 1 whole Egg, 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder, and more.

Yes, Figure-Friendly Turkey Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Figure-Friendly Turkey Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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