Savory Turkey Meatballs With Tangy Mustard Dip

Name: Savory Turkey Meatballs With Tangy Mustard Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs:; 1 slice day-old whole-grain bread, torn into 2-inch pieces; 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk; 1 onion, quartered; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and quartered; 2 cloves garlic; 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; cooking spray; Dip:; 1/3 cup non-fat Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup light mayonnaise; 4 teaspoons grainy Dijon mustard

Servings: persons

Meatballs:
1 slice day-old whole-grain bread, torn into 2-inch pieces
1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 onion, quartered
1 red bell pepper, seeded and quartered
2 cloves garlic
1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
cooking spray
Dip:
1/3 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
4 teaspoons grainy Dijon mustard

1
Place torn bread in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Transfer bread crumbs to a large bowl and add milk; set aside until bread is completely soaked.
2
Place onion, red bell pepper, and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped; stir into bread mixture. Add turkey, egg, parsley, 1 tablespoon mustard, salt, and pepper to bread crumb mixture and mix well. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
4
Shape turkey mixture into 1-inch balls; arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until firm and cooked through, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let meatballs stand for 5 minutes.
6
Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, and 4 teaspoons mustard together in a bowl; serve alongside meatballs.

388

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs:, 1 slice day-old whole-grain bread, torn into 2-inch pieces, 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk, 1 onion, quartered, and more.

Yes, Savory Turkey Meatballs With Tangy Mustard Dip falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!