1. Recipes

How to Make Turkey and Quinoa Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Turkey and Quinoa Meatballs

Looking for a healthier alternative to traditional meatballs? These turkey and quinoa meatballs are a delicious, nutritious and easy-to-make option perfect for any meal. Packed with flavor and protein, these meatballs are a crowd-pleaser and can be served in a variety of ways, from appetizers to main dishes.

What sets these meatballs apart is the use of quinoa, a superfood known for its high protein and fiber content. When combined with lean groun...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups chopped celery
  • ½ large onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 ⅓ cups tomato ketchup
  • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 ½ pounds ground turkey
  • 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 20 meatballs

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery, onion, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Mix ketchup, balsamic vinegar, and soy sauce together in a small bowl.
  • Combine turkey, quinoa, eggs, parsley, sage, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Add celery mixture and 1/3 cup of the ketchup mixture; mix until well-combined.
  • Spread 1/3 cup of the ketchup mixture on the bottom of two 9-inch square baking dishes. Form turkey mixture into meatballs with damp hands. Pour remaining 1/3 cup of the ketchup mixture over the meatballs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are no longer pink in the center and ketchup mixture is thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    419 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 175mg
    • Sodium: 1657mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 86mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 728mg

    Categories

    Main recipes
    Appetizer recipes
    Healthy recipes
    Ground turkey recipes
    Quinoa recipes