Healthy Meatballs

Elevate your weeknight dinners with these flavorful and guilt-free Healthy Meatballs, a perfect blend of lean ground turkey or chicken, protein-packed quinoa, and aromatic spices. Made with wholesome ingredients like oat flour, fresh parsley, and a touch of garlic, these oven-baked meatballs are a nutritious alternative to traditional recipes without sacrificing taste. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection in 20 minutes, they’re a convenient, family-friendly option for busy schedules. Serve them with marinara sauce, over whole-grain pasta, or alongside roasted veggies for a well-rounded, satisfying meal. Packed with protein, fiber, and incredible flavor, this healthy meatball recipe will become a go-to favorite in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Lean ground turkey or chicken
• 0.5 cup Quinoa (cooked)
• 1 Egg
• 0.5 cup Yellow onion (finely diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 0.25 cup Oat flour
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 spritz Olive oil spray
• 1 cup Marinara sauce (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey or chicken, cooked quinoa, egg, diced onion, minced garlic, oat flour, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Using clean hands or a spoon, mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 4

Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place the meatball onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all the mixture is used and you have approximately 20 meatballs.

Step 5

Lightly spritz the meatballs with olive oil spray to help them brown in the oven.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned. The internal temperature should read 165°F (74°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.

Step 7

Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Step 8

Serve warm with marinara sauce, over whole-grain spaghetti, or paired with roasted vegetables for a complete, healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1002.5 grams (1002.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1240

Total Fat 56.30g	72%
Saturated Fat 14.30g	72%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g
Cholesterol 559mg	186%
Sodium 2576mg	112%
Total Carbohydrate 71.50g	26%
Dietary Fiber 11.80g	42%
Total Sugars 20.30g
Protein 120.00g	240%

Vitamin D 48IU	240%
Calcium 375mg	29%
Iron 16mg	88%
Potassium 2887mg	61%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.8%

Protein: 37.7%

Carbs: 22.5%