Pesto Turkey Meatballs



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Total Time:
30 mins

Servings:
6

Yield:
6 servings


Ingredients

  • 1 ½poundsground turkey
  • 1cuppanko bread crumbs
  • ½cupbasil pesto
  • 2tablespoonsgrated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1egg
  • ½teaspoonsalt, or to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

  • Directions

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a sheet pan.

    Combine turkey, bread crumbs, pesto, Pecorino Romano cheese, egg, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl and mix with your hands until well combined.

    Roll mixture into small, walnut-sized meatballs. Place onto the prepared pan.

    Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, 20 to 25 minutes.



    Cook's Notes:

    You can use grated Parmesan instead of Pecorino Romano.

    For a delicious variation, you can use a red sun-dried tomato pesto instead of basil pesto.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    338 Calories
    20g Fat
    14g Carbs
    30g Protein

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