BAKED TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH QUINOA
This easy recipe is a lighter take on an Italian comfort food favorite. We're bypassing the ground beef and skipping the spaghetti but still packing a whole lot of flavor into each spherical bite. Breadcrumbs soaked in milk help seal in the moisture, while baking the meatballs in a mini muffin pan helps them brown evenly (but a baking pan works well, too!).
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Generously coat a nonstick mini muffin pan or baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, stir together the milk and breadcrumbs. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the quinoa according to package directions.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, egg, garlic, parsley, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the soaked breadcrumb mixture. Use your hands to thoroughly combine the mixture and then shape it into balls using 2 to 3 tablespoons of meat per meatball.
- Arrange the meatballs in the muffin pan or in a single layer in the prepared baking pan. Bake until the meatballs are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- When ready to serve, divide the quinoa among plates, then place the meatballs on top. Spoon the warm marinara sauce over the meatballs and garnish with Parmesan.
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Akunna Akunna
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I used a combination of ground turkey and ground pork, and I added some chopped onion and garlic to the mixture. I also used a combination of quinoa and wild rice. The meatballs were cooked perfectly and were very mois
Shannon Buerger
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more moisture to the mixture next time, such as some bread crumbs or grated zucchini. The flavor was good, but the texture was a bit off.
Kamruz Zaman
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit! I love that they are healthy and easy to make. I usually use a combination of ground turkey and ground chicken, and I add whatever vegetables I have on hand to the mixture. I've a
Daymond Perryman
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and very tasty. I used a combination of ground turkey and ground chicken, and added some chopped spinach and sun-dried tomatoes to the mixture. I also used a combination of quinoa and barley. The meatballs were cooke
Riaj Ahmed
[email protected]I made these turkey meatballs last night and they were delicious! I used ground turkey breast and added some chopped onion and garlic to the mixture. I also used a combination of quinoa and brown rice. The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and t
HorrorFanHero
[email protected]These turkey meatballs were a hit with my family! They were moist and flavorful, and the quinoa added a nice texture. I will definitely be making these again.