Herb-Baked Turkey Meatballs with Roasted Broccoli
Tender baked turkey meatballs dusted with savory nutritional yeast and served alongside garlic-roasted broccoli. A high-protein, dairy-free meal free from added sugars and tomatoes.
Prep
12 min
Cook
18 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Tabatha + Lila
Tabatha 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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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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Steadier energy
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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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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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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Prep
12 min
Cook
18 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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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 baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Wash and cut broccoli into bite-sized florets
Wash and cut broccoli into bite-sized florets, placing them in a medium bowl.
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Drizzle 1 tsp (5ml) extra-virgin olive oil…
Drizzle 1 tsp (5ml) extra-virgin olive oil over the broccoli florets and toss with a pinch of garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Spread the coated broccoli florets on one…
Spread the coated broccoli florets on one side of the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
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Combine lean ground turkey
In a mixing bowl, combine lean ground turkey, egg, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
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Mix gently with clean hands just until…
Mix gently with clean hands just until ingredients are combined; avoid overworking to keep meatballs tender.
Look for: ingredients are combined
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Roll the turkey mixture into 10 small
Roll the turkey mixture into 10 small, equal-sized meatballs (about 1 inch / 2.5cm each) and place them on the other side of the baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven at 400°F…
Bake in the preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 18 minutes, until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the broccoli is crisp-tender with lightly browned edges.
Look for: the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the broccoli is crisp-tender with lightly browned edges
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven…
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully transfer the meatballs and broccoli to a plate.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Sprinkle 1 tbsp of nutritional yeast evenly…
Sprinkle 1 tbsp of nutritional yeast evenly over the warm meatballs for a dairy-free cheesy flavor and serve immediately.
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