Meatballs

 

Baked Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

- 1 lb (450g) Ground turkey

- 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs (preferably Italian-style)

- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

- 1 large Egg

- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)

- 1 tsp Dried oregano

- 1/2 tsp Salt

- 1/4 tsp Black pepper

- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)

- 1 tbsp Olive oil (for greasing the baking sheet)

For the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:

- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter

- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)

- 1 tbsp Lemon juice (fresh)

- Zest of 1 lemon

- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the Meatballs:

   - In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley.

   - Mix everything together until fully combined. Do not overmix to keep the meatballs tender.

   - Use your hands to form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

3.Bake the Meatballs:

   - Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. You can check by cutting one open to ensure it’s no longer pink inside.

4. Prepare the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:

   - While the meatballs are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

   - Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

   - Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley to the sauce, then stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Combine Meatballs with Sauce:

   - Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven. Drizzle the lemon garlic butter sauce over the meatballs, or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.

6. Serve:

   - Garnish with extra parsley if desired, and serve the baked turkey meatballs with your favorite side dishes like roasted vegetables, rice, or a salad.

Enjoy!