The meatballs are perfect for meal prep because all you have to do is throw them on a baking sheet and you're good to go! They are loaded with all of your favorite pesto flavors and perfect for game day or to fill your fridge for a busy week ahead!
Prep time: 20 mins; Cooking time: 25 mins
Serves 20; Calories: 83; Protein: 8.5 g; Carbs: 2.8 g; Fat 4.2 g
Ingredients:
- 350 g lean ground turkey breast
- 350 g ground turkey thigh
- 27 g fresh basil leaves (~1c packed)
- 20 g fresh parsley leaves
- 28 g walnuts, toasted
- 28 g Parmesan cheese grated
- 35 g sun-dried tomatoes
- 47 g shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
- 16 g garlic (about 3 large garlic cloves)
- 28 g panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 15 g light mayo
- 15 g lemon juice
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
Directions:
- preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- to make the pesto, combine all the ingredients except the ground turkey in a food processor and pulse until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary
- in a large bowl, combine the pesto with the ground turkey and use your hands to mix everything together. Roll the meatballs into 48 g balls and arrange on a parchment or foil-lined baking sheet
- bake the meatballs until fully cooked, about 25-30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit
- enjoy!
