Garlic Parmesan Turkey Meatballs Recipe
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These clean-eating garlic parmesan turkey meatballs are either a great addition to a pasta dinner or a main course all on their own! Sometimes, they are the only things to make for dinner.
Sometimes, when I walk into the kitchen, I get desperate for ideas. Sometimes, I just have to open the fridge and pray that I can make something out of whatever stares back at me. Occasionally, I put those few items together, and they turn out marvelous. And occasionally, the recipe is so simple I can’t believe I hadn’t thought of it before.
This is one of those recipes. In fact, this recipe inspired an entire meal, which I will share with you in my next blog post. But for now, just know that these are incredibly easy and incredibly delicious.
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Garlic Parmesan Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb. ground turkey
- 10 medium cloves garlic (chopped fine)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and form in to meatballs, approximately the size of a golf ball (maybe just a tad smaller).
- Place them on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Bake for approximately 30-45 minutes, or until the meatballs reach a minimum of 165 F. on a thermometer.
- Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly and serve.
Notes
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Was looking for meatballs I could make with recipes I already had because I didn’t feel like going to the store. All the recipes had so many ingredients, so I went with this one and I am SO glad I did! They were delicious!!!! To cut back on the chopping time on the garlic, I stuck them in a mini food processor, and I actually pan fried them in coconut oil instead of baked. They were perfect. Thanks for the great recipe!
Jade – My pleasure! Sounds wonderful!
My husband and I just started our clean eating today! I made these for dinner with organic wheat pasta and sauce. The meatballs are SOOOO good, I was so surprised that eatin clean can be so delicious! Your website has given me so many good recipes and ideas and information already, thank you so much for what you do! It is greatly appreciated!
Bethany – My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
Just want to add that if you make these with the “clean green bean casserole” and add kale….it makes a great casserole! Just like thanksgiving! Hahaha it’s very hearty but clean….two things I never could have imagined together! Thank you Tiffany for all your recipes! You give clean eating so much variety! I’m starting to hate the same old boiled chicken and veggies with brown rice everyday routine.
Ashley – My pleasure! Clean eating should NEVER be boring!
i make them…variation use egg beaters and oatmeal….moist tasty DELICIOUS..can also use same recipe as turkey meatloaf….love your page!!
Barb – Thanks! Enjoy the meatballs!
I made these tonight, and put it on some pasta with homemade alfredo! It was my first time cooking with turkey, and they were wonderful tasting! I loved it so much! I think I should have chopped up my garlic a little better, but oh man, these were spectacular! I can’t wait for the leftovers tomorrow!
Tiffany W – That’s great to hear! Thanks for the feedback! 🙂
I tried these they were good however they were a little on the dry side even with a sauce on them.. My thoughts would be because the ground chicken needs a little moisture to grade in some onion too it to add that moisture that it would need.. Next time Ill have to try this out to see if it makes a difference other than that great recipe..
Patricia – Did you use chicken instead of turkey or was that a typo? I can’t be sure, but that could be one of the issues…
Made these today, and plan on serving them with a tomato sauce over spaghetti squash. I may have overlooked them a bit ( they were a bit dry ) but they were still OH SO tasty!! Great recipe ( and so easy )
Lori – Thanks! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
PS I couldn’t wait for dinner so I had to try one hot out of the oven 😉
These were absolutely delicious! I added dried onion, red pepper flakes, dried basil and oregano to mine. My husband went back for seconds and even I enjoyed them (I’m usually not a fan of ground turkey). I also made my meatballs very small so they would cook quicker, and broiled them at the end. Served over brown rice with pasta sauce. I will definitely be making these again.
Michelle – Awesome!!! If you get a chance, give the danish meatballs a shot as well. YUM!!!
Made these and ate them over a md/lg spiraled zucchini with a little bit of clean low sodium tomato and basil sauce… TO DIE FOR! so amazing!
Sara – So glad you enjoyed them! 😀
So simple as a base for a meatball as well, I think I might add some veggies to these sounds really good.
ESP – Yep! Mushrooms and carrots might be yummy! 🙂
These are delicious!!! I am 26 and live in NYC (aka tiny kitchen and barely ever cook) and this was so easy and yummy! THANK YOU!!! I love your site it’s really helping me get through this whole clean eating thing 🙂 xoxo
Nadine – I lived in NYC for a while so I know exactly what you mean! So happy you enjoyed them! 😀
Hi! I’m trying these or the first time tonight. In the frying pan as I type. They smell so good!
Lynn – Wonderful!!! I really hope you enjoy them! 😀
Is clean hamburger ok to use in place or turkey (We have a whole freezer of grass fed cow!)
Stacy Davis – Yep! The flavor will be slightly different, but it will work just fine!
Sorry if I missed it, but what is the recommended serving size?
Sara – The data given is approximate info for 1 meatball. So the serving size is really up to you and how much protein you’d like to eat.