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30g Protein Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Emily Carter
30g Protein Turkey Meatballs Recipe features hearty vegan meatballs made with plant-based turkey, legumes, and herbs served with sauce.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz plant-based turkey
  • 1 cup cooked lentils
  • ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups marinara sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine plant-based turkey, lentils, and breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl.
  • Add nutritional yeast, garlic, parsley, soy sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix until evenly combined.
  • Shape mixture into 16 meatballs.
  • Place on baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
  • Bake for 18 minutes until firm.
  • Warm marinara sauce in a skillet.
  • Add baked meatballs to sauce and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Calories: 340
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 30g

Vitamins and minerals (per serving)

Iron: 25%
Vitamin B6: 18%
Magnesium: 15%
Potassium: 16%
Zinc: 12%

Additional notes / tips to enhance flavor

  • Add chili flakes for spice.
  • Pan-sear meatballs briefly after baking for crisp edges.
  • Serve over zucchini noodles or pasta.
  • Add fresh basil before serving.
  • Let meatballs rest five minutes for better texture.