Description
A delightful twist on traditional meatballs, combining ground turkey, fresh sage, and crisp apples for a moist and flavorful dish perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, grated apple, chopped sage, onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Using your hands or a spoon, mix everything until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Take a small portion of the mixture and roll it into a golf ball-sized meatball, placing each meatball on a lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow the meatballs to cool for a couple of minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Choose ground turkey with some fat to keep meatballs juicy. Grating the apple is crucial for moisture and flavor. Test seasoning before forming meatballs and store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg