Turkey Pesto Meatballs

9 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 20MINS

Turkey Pesto Meatballs

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Pesto make a great addition to turkey meatballs, and this quick recipe is an easy way to add protein to your day. The addition of pesto adds some nice salt, Parmesan and nutty taste which compliments the meatballs nicely.
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Pesto make a great addition to turkey meatballs, and this quick recipe is an easy way to add protein to your day. The addition of pesto adds some nice salt, Parmesan and nutty taste which compliments the meatballs nicely.
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Messy Kitchen Happy Belly
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20MINS

Total Time

$2.19

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Italian Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs
35 g
Italian Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs
Basil Pesto
125 g
Basil Pesto
Salt
to taste
Olive Oil
as needed
Fresh Parsley
to taste
Fresh Oregano
to taste
Fresh Oregano

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
417
Fat
26.6 g
Protein
36.4 g
Carbs
8.5 g
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Messy Kitchen Happy Belly
I happily share my adventures in cooking, my love of gardens and farmer’s markers and all things that leave your kitchen messy and your belly happy.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
step 2
Warm a large pan over medium heat, and add enough Olive Oil (as needed) to cover the bottom of the pan.
step 2 Warm a large pan over medium heat, and add enough Olive Oil (as needed) to cover the bottom of the pan.
step 3
Add Lean Ground Turkey Breast (455 g), Italian Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs (35 g), Eggs (2), Basil Pesto (125 g), Salt (to taste), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), Fresh Oregano (to taste), and Fresh Parsley (to taste) to the mixing bowl. Mix well to incorporate all the ingredients.
step 3 Add Lean Ground Turkey Breast (455 g), Italian Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs (35 g), Eggs (2), Basil Pesto (125 g), Salt (to taste), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), Fresh Oregano (to taste), and Fresh Parsley (to taste) to the mixing bowl. Mix well to incorporate all the ingredients.
step 4
Gently roll tablespoons of the turkey mixture into meatballs.
step 4 Gently roll tablespoons of the turkey mixture into meatballs.
step 5
Sear outside of meatballs in our preheated pan, do not cook through.
step 5 Sear outside of meatballs in our preheated pan, do not cook through.
step 6
Place the meatballs on a foil-covered baking sheet.
step 6 Place the meatballs on a foil-covered baking sheet.
step 7
Bake meatballs for about 10 minutes at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
step 8
Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy!
step 8 Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy!
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