Ingredients
- 500 g lean ground turkey
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh sage
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, sautéed onion and garlic, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Moisten hands and roll the mixture into golf ball-sized portions (about 2 tablespoons each).
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature at least 74°C / 165°F).
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
Notes
- Swap in gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Add diced vegetables like bell pepper or carrot for extra flavor and texture.
- Use rosemary in place of sage for a different herbal note.
- Make ahead and refrigerate or freeze the shaped balls to bake later.
- Reheat in oven to maintain crisp exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
