Baked Lean Turkey Meatballs
Tender, savory ground turkey meatballs baked with fresh herbs and breadcrumbs. Simple to prepare and completely dairy-free for a satisfying, high-protein meal.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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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
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Make a double batch and freeze cooked meatballs on a tray before transferring to a freezer bag for quick weeknight protein.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment…
- 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 (204°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine 150g lean ground turkey
In a medium mixing bowl, combine 150g lean ground turkey, 0.25 cup plain breadcrumbs, 0.5 beaten egg, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley, 0.25 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
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Mix gently using your hands or a…
Mix gently using your hands or a fork just until the ingredients are combined to keep the meatballs tender.
Look for: the ingredients are combined to keep the meatballs tender
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Shape the mixture into 4 equal round…
Shape the mixture into 4 equal round meatballs, each roughly 1.5 inches (3.8cm) in diameter.
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Drizzle 0
Drizzle 0.5 tbsp olive oil over the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, turning them once so they are lightly coated.
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Bake in the center of the oven…
Bake in the center of the oven at 400°F (204°C) for 14 to 16 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and an internal meat thermometer reaches 165°F (74°C).
Look for: the tops are golden brown and an internal meat thermometer reaches 165°F (74°C)
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Remove from the oven
Remove from the oven, let rest on the baking sheet for 3 minutes, and serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Allow: 3 minutes
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