Baked Butternut Squash & Turkey Meatballs Recipe
These turkey meatballs are a wholesome and flavorful twist on the classic version. Packed with grated onion, minced garlic, and butternut squash for a nutritious boost, each bite is a delightful mix of aromatic herbs and seasonings. Baked to perfection and simmered in your favorite tomato sauce, these tender meatballs are a comforting and satisfying meal option that pairs beautifully with pasta or rice.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb. ground turkey
- 1/2 onion, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cups breadcrumbs, preferably whole wheat
- 1/2 cup Veggie Blend-Ins butternut squash
- 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- Your favorite tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, stir together the ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, pureed butternut squash, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper until combined.
- Using a rounded 2-tablespoon portion of the meat mixture, form meatballs by rolling between the palms of your hands. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Bake until the meatballs are firm to the touch and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Heat your favorite tomato sauce in a large saucepan. Add the meatballs and simmer for a few minutes. Serve the meatballs and sauce over cooked pasta or rice.
Cook Time
25M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
36 meatballs
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 Meatballs
- Calories: 196.4 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 12.9 g
- Protein Content: 24.9 g
- Fat Content: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol Content: 85.2 mg
- Sodium Content: 461.7 mg
- Fiber Content: 1.2 g
- Sugar Content: 2 g
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