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Gluten Free Meatballs with Ground Turkey

  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings (about 18 meatballs) 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Gluten Free Meatballs with Ground Turkey are juicy, herb-packed, and incredibly flavorful. Made with fresh basil, thyme, and parsley, they come together quickly in one bowl. Perfect for meal prep, these tender meatballs are naturally gluten-free, paleo-friendly, and can be made AIP-compliant by omitting pepper and red pepper flakes. Serve over zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, or with your favorite marinara sauce for a healthy, satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 TBSP fresh thyme
  • 1 TBSP fresh parsley
  • 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1.25 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp black pepper (omit for Core AIP)
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, omit for AIP)
  • 1.5 TBSP olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine fresh basil, thyme, parsley, onion, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped.
  3. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, the herb-onion mixture, sea salt, dried oregano, black pepper (if using), and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix gently with your hands until just combined – do not overwork.
  4. Roll mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs (about 18-20 meatballs) and place on prepared baking sheet.
  5. Drizzle or brush meatballs with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C).
  7. Serve warm with your favorite sauce or enjoy as is.

Notes

Tips: For extra browning, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end. Substitutions: Use ground chicken or lean ground beef instead of turkey. Replace fresh herbs with 1 teaspoon dried each if needed. AIP modifications: Omit black pepper and red pepper flakes. Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4-5 meatballs
  • Calories: 245
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: gluten free meatballs, ground turkey meatballs, paleo meatballs, AIP meatballs, healthy meatballs

Find it online: https://crystalrecipes.com/gluten-free-meatballs-with-ground-turkey/