Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs
Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs are a wholesome and delightful dish that will make mealtime special for your family. These tender meatballs are coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, making them irresistibly delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, they appeal to both kids and adults alike. With quick preparation and healthy ingredients, these turkey meatballs are a nutritious option that brings comfort food to the table without compromising on flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ½ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ 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 ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, egg, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, oregano, and thyme until just mixed.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 20-24).
- Preheat oven to 375°F and bake meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar; simmer until bubbling.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg