BAKED TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH QUINOA
This easy recipe is a lighter take on an Italian comfort food favorite. We're bypassing the ground beef and skipping the spaghetti but still packing a whole lot of flavor into each spherical bite. Breadcrumbs soaked in milk help seal in the moisture, while baking the meatballs in a mini muffin pan helps them brown evenly (but a baking pan works well, too!).
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Generously coat a nonstick mini muffin pan or baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, stir together the milk and breadcrumbs. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the quinoa according to package directions.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, egg, garlic, parsley, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the soaked breadcrumb mixture. Use your hands to thoroughly combine the mixture and then shape it into balls using 2 to 3 tablespoons of meat per meatball.
- Arrange the meatballs in the muffin pan or in a single layer in the prepared baking pan. Bake until the meatballs are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- When ready to serve, divide the quinoa among plates, then place the meatballs on top. Spoon the warm marinara sauce over the meatballs and garnish with Parmesan.
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ryan bishop
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These meatballs are a new family favorite.
Peculiar Chibuzo
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to get kids to eat quinoa. They're so delicious, they won't even know they're eating healthy.
Sahneya binta Abedin Ana
[email protected]I love that these meatballs are baked instead of fried. It makes them a healthier option.
Sujan Guru
[email protected]These meatballs are perfect for a weeknight meal. They're easy to make and they cook quickly.
adi hans
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I didn't even notice it in these meatballs. They were so flavorful and moist.
Arjun's Anything
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover turkey. I had some leftover from Thanksgiving and these were a great way to use it up.
Ibrar Jutt
[email protected]I used a food processor to grind the turkey and it worked great. The meatballs were very smooth and consistent.
Salma Abdallat
[email protected]I made these meatballs in the oven and they turned out perfectly. They were cooked through and had a nice crispy crust.
Marbella Lopez
[email protected]The sauce for these meatballs is amazing! It's tangy and flavorful, and it really complements the meatballs.
Agatha Ironside
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses quinoa. It's a great way to add some extra protein and fiber to the meatballs.
Stewart Kelly
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great. I used ground chicken instead of turkey and they were still delicious.
Karunawathi Edirisinghe
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! I will definitely be making them again.
Gold Gift
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of turkey meatballs, but these were surprisingly good. The quinoa made them really light and fluffy, and the sauce was delicious.
Christine Ndungu
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so moist and flavorful, and the quinoa added a nice nutty flavor. I also loved the tangy sauce.