Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs Recipe
These Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs are a delicious and healthy option for a family meal. They are tender, flavorful, and coated in a sweet and savory sauce that adds an extra punch of flavor.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes 20-24 meatballs 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Main Meatball Mixture:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Main Meatball Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
- Add the onion and garlic. Crack the egg into the mixture.
- Pour in the soy sauce, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs.
- Cooking: In a saucepan, combine honey, ketchup, and vinegar. Simmer the sauce. Cook the meatballs in a skillet. Add the sauce and simmer until cooked through.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning in the meatballs to suit your taste.
- These meatballs can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish with sides like rice or salad.
- Make sure to not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs, Healthy Turkey Meatballs, Sweet and Savory Meatballs