Description
These Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs are a delicious and healthy option for a family meal. They are easy to make and packed with flavor, making them a perfect weeknight dinner choice.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, and grated Parmesan cheese. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the bowl.
- Crack the egg into the mixture. Pour in the soy sauce, salt, black pepper, oregano, and thyme.
- Mix everything together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar. Heat until bubbling, then simmer.
- Cook the meatballs in a skillet with olive oil. Brown them on all sides.
- Add the honey garlic sauce to the skillet with the meatballs. Simmer until cooked through.
Notes
- You can serve these meatballs over rice or with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness or garlic levels in the sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs, Healthy Dinner Recipe, Turkey Meatballs with Honey Garlic Sauce
