Turkey Meatballs
The kids love to eat this, especially when they are right out of the oven!
Servings Prep Time
24meatballs 15minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
24meatballs 15minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1pound Ground turkey
  • 1cup Rolled Oats
  • 1/2 Apple, washed, seeded and quartered
  • 1 Carrot, washed, trimmed and cut into chunks
  • 1 Small zucchini, washed, trimmed and cut into chunksCan substitute with other vegetables such as cauliflower
  • 1 Onion, peeled and quartered
  • 4 Cloves of garlic, peeled
  • 1tbsp Fresh or dried oregano
  • 1/2tsp Paprika
  • 1/2tsp Ground turmeric
  • 1/4tsp Chili powder
  • 1tsp Salt
  • 1/2tsp Pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a food processor with chopping blade inserted, combine oats, apple, carrot chunks, zucchini or other vegetables, onion, and garlic. Turn on the food processor until the ingredients are chopped finely and well-combined.
  3. Remove the mixture from the food processor and place into a large mixing bowl. Add salt, paprika, black pepper, chili powder, oregano, turmeric and ground turkey. Mix and combine well.
  4. Using a mini cookie scooper, scoop out and place the meatballs on the lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked all the way through and golden brown. If you plan to make a lot and freeze some, cook the ones you plan to freeze a bit less, about 12-13 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Enjoy as a snack or serve as a meal with sweet potato fries and roasted vegetables or over a salad.

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