Turkey and Vegetable Meatballs

Boro Team

Servings

6-8

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Dinner

These juicy Turkey and Vegetable Meatballs are packed with hidden veggies and seasoned to perfection. A healthy, protein-rich recipe that’s gluten-free, kid-friendly, and perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners!

Turkey and Vegetable Meatballs

Ingredients

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 lb ground turkey
    • 1 cup finely chopped brussel sprouts
    • 2 cups chopped spinach or arugula
    • 1 ½ cups chopped broccoli
    • 2 cups chopped mushrooms
    • 1 large zucchini grated
    • 1 large diced onion
    • 1 cup diced bell peppers
    • 3 cloves minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon garlic herb seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
    • ¼ cup gluten free or cauliflower panko breadcrumbs
    • ¼ cup nutritional yeast

    Directions

    1. In a large nonstick pan, heat up a tablespoon of olive oil on high heat. Add the onion and bell peppers and cook for 3 minutes. Add the broccoli, brussel sprouts, and mushrooms with a tablespoon of oil and cook for 2 more minutes, then add zucchini. Cook for 2 minutes. Lower heat to medium high and add garlic and spinach/arugula. Cook until the vegetables have shrunken and softened, then add ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper and ½ tablespoon garlic herb seasoning. Let it cool slightly.

    2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground turkey, cooked vegetables, all the remaining seasonings, coconut aminos, breadcrumbs, and nutritional yeast. Make sure it is fully combined, but don't overmix. Scoop 2 tablespoons and roll into a ball. Place the balls on a tray.

    3. In a large nonstick pan, heat a tablespoon of oil on high heat. Place the meatballs on the pan and cook for a minute on each side, totaling about 4-6 minutes. You know they are done when the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

    4. Freeze to have on hand for easy lunches and future dinners.