Italian • High protein
Turkey and herb meatballs — Italian — flexible family version
An easy version to adjust around family tastes, available vegetables, and what is already in the kitchen.
13 minPrep
15 minCook
28 minTotal
4Serves
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 600 g lean ground turkey
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 3 cups leafy greens
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- Fine salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs or baby greens, to serve
- 1 cup extra vegetables, fresh or frozen
5 steps
Method
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil the baking dish or pan.
- Prepare the main ingredients as listed and combine them in a large bowl.
- Fold in the seasonings — 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tsp dried basil, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan — without overworking the mixture.
- Portion into the dish and bake for about 15 minutes, until the centre is set.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving, then adjust the seasoning to taste.