Turkey and Quinoa Meatballs Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Ground Turkey Recipes. (Turkey and Quinoa Meatballs Recipe). I developed this recipe with turkey and quinoa, but have since used it successfully with just about every type of ground meat and variety of grain. The addition of grains not only adds nutritional value and keeps the texture light, but also helps those on a budget stretch a small amount of quality meat into a bigger meal. It's simple, clean, nutritious eating but will please even the pickiest of meatloaf lovers. Make extra grains and serve those alongside a green salad, steamed asparagus, or roasted vegetables. Enjoy!

Brief

Prep 35 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 20 meatballs

Turkey and Quinoa Meatballs Recipe

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

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Mix ketchup balsamic vinegar and soy sauce together in a small bowl.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are no longer pink in the center and ketchup mixture is thickened 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Turkey and Quinoa Meatballs Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 419.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 34.7g 69%

Carbohydrates: 35.8g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 18.7g

Fat: 16.4g 25%

Saturated Fat: 3.7g 19%

Cholesterol: 175mg 58%

Vitamin A Iu: 899.1IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.5mg 96%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 39%

Vitamin C: 13.5mg 23%

Folate: 42.7mcg 11%

Calcium: 86.4mg 9%

Iron: 3.6mg 20%

Magnesium: 52.1mg 19%

Potassium: 727.7mg 20%

Sodium: 1657.3mg 66%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 147.5

*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.