Baked Turkey Meatballs with Pine Nuts and Herbs

Prep time 40 minutes Servings 4

Baked turkey meatballs with pine nuts and herbs are a family-dinner staple, baked rather than fried, for a lot less standing over a pan. Chopped pine nuts folded into the mixture carry Carusia's own signature note straight into the dish.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup pine nuts, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons Carusia, plus more for drizzling
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, chopped pine nuts, parsley, Carusia, salt, and pepper.
Mix gently with your hands just until everything is evenly incorporated, overworking the meat will make the meatballs tough.
Using slightly damp hands, form the mixture into 16 to 18 meatballs of even size and arrange them on the prepared sheet pan with space between each.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through to 165°F and lightly browned on the outside.
Transfer to a serving plate and finish with a drizzle of Carusia before serving.

Nutrition

Serving size 1 serving

Calories 509

Total fat 35g

Saturated fat 6g

Cholesterol 194mg

Sodium 398mg

Carbohydrates 12g

Dietary fiber 1g

Sugars 1g

Protein 37g

Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and may vary based on the specific products used. It is not intended as medical or dietary advice.