Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup marinara sauce (sugar-free, optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, egg, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Mix until well combined.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
- If desired, warm the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Serve the meatballs warm, topped with marinara sauce and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped olives or sun-dried tomatoes to the meat mixture.
- These meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw them before reheating.
- Use fresh herbs for an even more vibrant flavor if available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg