Description
Easy Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs are an oven-baked, no-fuss option for last-minute dinners. Lean ground turkey is seasoned simply, baked until tender, then finished with a light honey glaze for a balanced, weeknight-friendly meal.
Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground turkey
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½ yellow onion, grated
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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¼ cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs or regular panko breadcrumbs
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¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon salt
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⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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3 tablespoons honey
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1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, grated onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, parsley, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
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Using a scant 2 tablespoons of mixture per meatball, roll into evenly sized balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for about 15 minutes, until the meatballs are just cooked through.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and apple cider vinegar.
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Remove the meatballs from the oven and brush with the honey mixture.
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Return to the oven and bake for an additional 2 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and let rest briefly before serving.
Notes
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Grated onion adds moisture and helps keep the meatballs tender.
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Avoid overmixing the turkey mixture to maintain a soft texture.
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A cookie scoop helps keep meatballs uniform in size for even cooking.