Name: Squash Meatball Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean); 1 cup finely grated yellow squash; 1/3 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced and sautéed; 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil

Description

These tender turkey and squash meatballs blend savory herbs and grated squash for a light yet flavorful autumn main course. Baked to golden perfection, they make a cozy addition to fall dinners or festive Thanksgiving spreads.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)

1 cup finely grated yellow squash

1/3 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 large egg

2 cloves garlic, minced and sautéed

1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, combine turkey, grated squash, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, sage, salt, and pepper until just mixed.

3. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared sheet.

4. Lightly brush meatballs with olive oil and bake for 18–20 minutes, turning halfway, until cooked through.

5. Serve warm with brown butter-sage sauce or alongside roasted vegetables.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: main course
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 meatballs
Calories: 230
Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 8
Protein: 25

Keywords: squash meatball, ground turkey recipe, fall cooking, thanksgiving dish, cozy autumn, herb meatballs, baked meatballs