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Turkey Meatballs with Quinoa

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

Turkey Meatballs with Quinoa

Total

35 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Serves

4

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Servings

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. 1

    Cook quinoa in chicken broth according to package directions; set aside.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine ground turkey, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 meatballs.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add remaining olive oil, cover, and simmer 10 minutes until cooked through.

  5. 5

    Serve meatballs over quinoa.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

350

18% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein28 g
Carbohydrate35 g
Fat10 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium380 mg

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