Ground Turkey-Ricotta Meatballs

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Soft and savory ground turkey meatballs, great for a quick dinner or crowd-pleasing appetizer. These make up fast and freeze great.

Submitted by TipsyT
Published on July 5, 2020
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound ground turkey

  • ½ cup ricotta cheese

  • ½ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

  • 1 large egg, slightly beaten

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Mix turkey, ricotta cheese, bread crumbs, basil, egg, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until just combined.

  3. Scoop mixture using a 1-ounce measure onto the prepared baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip meatballs and bake until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

280 Calories
13g Fat
12g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 280
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 139mg 46%
Sodium 623mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 29g 59%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 131mg 10%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 285mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.