Turkey-Pesto Meatballs
2
Points®
Total time: 40 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Reduced fat pesto sauce helps make these meatballs juicy and flavourful. It also streamlines prep time since you don’t have to add any cheese or fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Uncooked 93% lean ground turkey
1¼ pound(s), (565 g)
Whole wheat breadcrumbs
½ cup(s), (125 ml)
Egg whites
3 serving(s)
Reduced-fat pesto sauce
⅓ cup(s), (75 ml)
Table salt
½ tsp(s), (2 ml)
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 175 °C (350 °F). Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, gently combine all ingredients—do not overmix or meatballs will be tough. Roll into 24 meatballs (4 cm [1 1/2 in]; place on prepared pan.
3
Bake until lightly browned and cooked through, 20 minutes. Transfer to sauce.
4
Serving size: 4 meatballs
People Also Like
Join the #1 doctor-recommended weight-loss program*
*Based on a 2023 survey by Cerner Enviza of 500 doctors who recommend weight-loss programs to patients.