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A tray of golden brown turkey ricotta meatballs on parchment paper with fresh herbs.
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Healthy Turkey Ricotta Meatballs

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 285kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1/2 cup part -skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg , beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, ricotta cheese, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Gently mix the ingredients by hand until just incorporated, avoiding overworking the meat to maintain a tender texture.
  • Form the mixture into approximately 16 balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter each, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) using an instant-read thermometer.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving or portioning for meal prep.