Turkey Meatballs with Quinoa
Lean turkey meatballs served over fluffy quinoa and tossed with a simple herb sauce.

Total
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground turkey
- 1 cup Quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cup Chicken broth, low‑sodium
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook quinoa in chicken broth according to package directions; set aside.
- 2
In a bowl, combine ground turkey, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 meatballs.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add remaining olive oil, cover, and simmer 10 minutes until cooked through.
- 5
Serve meatballs over quinoa.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
350
18% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 35 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
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