If you like these meatballs, check out this recipe for keto friendly pizza meatballs!
Simple, Low Carb Turkey Meatballs
We like keeping it simple around here, and these keto turkey meatballs are no exception. They only have six main ingredients plus a couple of simple seasonings.
The base – Ground turkey, egg and nutritional yeast. The egg helps the meatballs stick together without breadcrumbs and the nutritional yeast gives it a cheesy flavor without dairy.Some veggies – We like to add vegetables to healthy meatballs. These have some bell pepper to add a little crunch along with spinach and parsley for a touch of fresh flavor.Seasonings – A little garlic powder, salt and pepper is all you need!The sauce – Although it’s optional, it kinda isn’t. Don’t miss dipping and dunking meatballs in the creamy aioli sauce.
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Meatballs with no Breadcrumbs
It might sound crazy, but you don’t really need breadcrumbs (or any kind of flour) in meatballs. This recipe uses an egg to help hold the meatballs together and it works great. Plus, no breadcrumbs means this recipe stays Whole30 and Keto friendly. It’s even dairy free if you are looking for that. Need more? We have hundreds of easy and delicious Whole30 recipes!
Tips on How to Make Turkey Meatballs
Since ground turkey (or chicken) is finely ground, it tends to stick to your hands a lot. You can’t completely prevent this, but here are some tips to make it manageable:
What to Serve With Healthy Turkey Meatballs
These meatballs really do go with just about anything. They are great over any kind of veggie noodle or regular noodles. When mixed with the aioli sauce, it’s divinely creamy. Other serving options are: For Keto/low-carb:
Loaded Mashed CauliflowerJicama FriesCrispy Roasted Cauliflower RiceRoasted Radishes
For Whole30/Paleo:
Healthy ColeslawPan Fried PlantainsPotato Salad with BaconOven Baked Butternut Squash Fries
Your turn to try these oven-baked turkey meatballs
Ready for some easy meal prep? Plan to make these keto turkey meatballs and then pair them with whatever sounds good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. If you make them, leave a comment below and let us know how it goes. Also, take a pic to share on Instagram! Tag us @realsimplegood we love to see what you’re cooking! SHARE IT NOW OR PIN IT FOR LATER!
