Oven-Baked Turkey Meatballs

Servings: Makes 24-30

Meatballs often have eggs & breadcrumbs & dairy in them. But they don't have to! Enjoy these healthy, tasty meatballs with pasta, on a salad, in soup, in a sandwich, as an appy...the opportunities are endless! Use fresh herbs if possible!

Ingredients:

1 lb ground turkey

1/2 medium onion, finely diced

1/4 c fresh parsley, finely chopped (or dried)

1 T fresh basil (or dried)

1 T fresh chives

1-2 cloves of minced garlic (or sprinkle in garlic powder)

salt and pepper (to taste)

*optional: add a marinade if you like...I sometimes add a small amount of Honey Hoisin Marinade

 

Directions:

1.   Preheat oven to 375 F.
2.   In a large bowl, mix turkey, onions, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper until mixed well.
3.   With your hands, roll turkey mixture into balls no larger than 1 inch diameter. Place balls on a tinfoil-lined tray.
4.   Place tray in oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until centers are no longer pink and meatballs are golden brown.

ENJOY!

*Recipe inspired from http://christensenka.squarespace.com/imported-20100106014405/2009/2/9/herbed-turkey-meatballs-gluten-free-egg-free.html.*