Turkey Pesto Meatballs

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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.

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.

20MINS

Total Time

$2.19

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

4

US / Metric

1 lb

Lean Ground Turkey Breast

2

3/4 cup

Italian Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs

1/2 cup

Basil Pesto

to taste

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

as needed

to taste

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

Turkey Pesto Meatballs

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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 (1 lb), Italian Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs (3/4 cup), Eggs (2), Basil Pesto (1/2 cup), 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 (1 lb), Italian Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs (3/4 cup), Eggs (2), Basil Pesto (1/2 cup), 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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