Turkey Meatballs

Healthy turkey meatballs seasoned with spices, browned in a pan, oven-baked, and served with a fresh avocado tomato salsa.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 348.8 kcals 1395.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 11.8 grams 47 grams
Fat 23.7 grams 94.8 grams
Protein 22.1 grams 88.4 grams
Cook Time
47 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
1
piece
Avocado
peeled, stone removed, chopped
1
piece
Lime
juice and zest only
1
piece
Lime
cut into wedges for serving
Meat
400
g
Turkey Mince
thigh meat recommended
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1
tsp
Smoked Paprika
sweet or hot variety
0.5
bunch
Fresh Coriander
leaves only, finely chopped, for meatballs
0.5
bunch
Fresh Coriander
leaves only, finely chopped, for salsa
OilsFats
20
ml
Olive Oil
or sunflower oil
5
ml
Olive Oil
drizzle for salsa
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
2
piece
Tomatoes
ripe, seeds removed, chopped
2
piece
Spring Onions
finely sliced diagonally
1
piece
Green Chilli
finely chopped
1
piece
Lettuce
leaves for serving

Steps

  • Heat 10ml oil in a pan and cook onion with salt for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add garlic and spices to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Transfer onion mixture to a bowl and let it cool completely.
  • Mix tomatoes, spring onions, avocado, lime, coriander, chilli, and oil in a bowl for the salsa.
  • Combine the cooled onion mixture with turkey and coriander.
  • Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs using wet hands.
  • Place meatballs on a tray, cover with film, and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Heat the remaining 10ml oil and fry meatballs for 2 to 3 minutes until browned.
  • Bake meatballs in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes until cooked through.
  • Rest for a few minutes and serve with salsa, lime wedges, and lettuce.