Best Baked Turkey Quinoa Meatballs Recipes

Baked Turkey Meatballs with Quinoa image

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (Italian or plain)
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 large egg
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup homemade or store-bought marinara sauce, heated

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Generously coat a nonstick mini muffin pan or baking pan with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, stir together the milk and breadcrumbs. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the quinoa according to package directions.
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, egg, garlic, parsley, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the soaked breadcrumb mixture. Use your hands to thoroughly combine the mixture and then shape it into balls using 2 to 3 tablespoons of meat per meatball.
Arrange the meatballs in the muffin pan or in a single layer in the prepared baking pan. Bake until the meatballs are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
When ready to serve, divide the quinoa among plates, then place the meatballs on top. Spoon the warm marinara sauce over the meatballs and garnish with Parmesan.

Baked Turkey Quinoa Meatballs image

Provided by MissFit13

Categories Meatballs

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350° F.
Thoroughly cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or cooking spray.
In a large bowl add ground turkey, quinoa, red onion, garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, egg, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine. Roll into 1 to 1-1/2 inch balls and add to prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
Bake for around 30 minutes until the meatballs are firm and cooked throughout.
While the meatball are baking heat the tomato sauce in a large saucepan. Transfer the meatballs to the tomato sauce and stir to coat them. Sprinkle some parsley on top. Serve the meatballs alongside the lettuce leaves.