Low-Carb Baked Turkey Meatballs

Serves

6

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Ingredients

2 lbs (900 g) ground turkey breast
2 cups (230 g) mozzarella cheese, grated
½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg
2 tsp onion powder
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp herbs de Provence (or mixed herbs)
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp chili flakes
1 cup (250 ml) tomato sauce
fresh parsley, chopped

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

379

Fats

23 g

Protein

39 g

Carbs

3 g

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In large bowl, combine ground turkey, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, onion powder, garlic, herbs, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and chili pepper flakes.
  • Form mixture into walnut-sized meatballs and arrange in deep-sided oven-proof dish. Place dish in oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through. Remove from oven and drain any excess grease.
  • Pour tomato sauce over and top with remaining cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Return dish to oven and bake until cheese has melted (about 5 to 10 minutes).