A Delicious and Healthy Recipe
These Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs are a flavorful and healthy twist on a classic dish. The combination of savory turkey, sweet honey, and aromatic garlic make these meatballs a family favorite.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
For the Meatballs:
- 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
For the 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)
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, and grated Parmesan cheese. Add the onion and garlic.
- Crack the egg into the mixture. Pour in the soy sauce, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
- Mix everything together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Roll 1.5 tablespoons of the mixture into meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar. Heat until bubbling.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook the meatballs until browned.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the meatballs in the skillet and simmer until cooked through.
Notes
- These meatballs can be served over rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Feel free to customize the seasonings in the meatballs to suit your taste.
- Make a double batch and freeze the cooked meatballs for easy future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs, Healthy Meatball Recipe, Turkey Meatballs with Honey Garlic Sauce