This recipe takes an Italian classic – the meatball – and spins it into a modern, veggie packed version featuring turkey that is sure to please your Paleo palate. Taking the place of traditional breadcrumbs; carrots, bell peppers, and mushrooms keep these meatballs tender and herbs and spices pack them with flavor. They taste amazing served atop Spaghetti Squash Noodles or Spring Herbs and Greens Pasta!
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Turkey Vegetable Meatballs
Servings 4
Total Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
calories 200
carbohydrate 12g
protein 25g
fat 8g
Ingredients
- 1 pound(s) turkey, ground or chicken
- 2 medium carrot(s)
- 1 medium bell pepper(s) red or green
- 8 medium mushroom(s), white button
- 1 cup(s) parsley, fresh
- 1/2 medium onion(s)
- 1 medium garlic clove(s)
- 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon(s) Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Combine carrots, bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, garlic and seasonings in a food processor and blend until well chopped.
- Empty the food processor into a large bowl, add the ground turkey and mix together completely.
- Form meatballs and place on a non-greased baking sheet (about 1.5-2 inches each). Bake for about 25 minutes, or until completely cooked.