Baked Lean Turkey Meatballs
Savory, tender baked turkey meatballs seasoned with herbs and garlic. A quick, high-protein prep made without any dairy or added sugar.
Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Total
36 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Zaskya + Lila
Zaskya created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Total
36 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Make a double batch and freeze cooked meatballs on a tray before transferring to a container for quick meal assembly.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with pa…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Add the ground turkey
In a medium mixing bowl, add the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic clove, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
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Gently combine the mixture using a fork…
Gently combine the mixture using a fork or clean hands just until uniform, taking care not to overmix so the meatballs remain tender.
Look for: uniform, taking care not to overmix so the meatballs remain tender
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Shape the mixture evenly into 12 meatballs…
Shape the mixture evenly into 12 meatballs (about 1.5 inches / 4cm in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet spaced 1 inch (2.5cm) apart.
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Bake in the center rack of the…
Bake in the center rack of the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, until lightly browned on top and an internal temperature probe reaches 165°F (74°C).
Look for: lightly browned on top and an internal temperature probe reaches 165°F (74°C)
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Remove from the oven and let rest…
Remove from the oven and let rest on the baking sheet for 3 minutes before serving or storing.
Allow: 3 minutes
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