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Tasty Harvest Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze

Tasty Harvest Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze Delight

Delicious turkey meatballs enveloped in a tangy cranberry glaze, perfect for autumn gatherings and quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey Keeps the meatballs lean and flavorful.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Substitute with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Dried parsley can be used if fresh is unavailable.
  • 1 large Egg Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Use garlic powder as a quicker substitute.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Cranberry Glaze
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce Homemade or store-bought works well.
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be used if needed.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Consider maple syrup for a vegan option.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until combined.
  3. Scoop and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, and honey over medium heat, stirring for about 5 minutes until heated through.
  6. Gently toss the baked meatballs in the warm cranberry glaze until fully coated.
  7. Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure meatballs are not overmixed to maintain tenderness. Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.

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