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    Turkey Quinoa Meatballs

    Published: Jul 29, 2013 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Jul 28, 2022 · 692 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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    These Turkey Quinoa Meatballs are a healthier take on your traditional meatball recipe!  With quinoa, spinach, ground turkey and garlic, you can feel good about serving this recipe to your family.  This recipe freezes well, making it the perfect addition to your meal-prep routine.

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    Quinoa is considered a super food and for good reason! It is low in fat, no cholesterol, believed to have anti-inflamatory properties, is packed with minerals like calcium, iron and magnesium. I love quinoa, any color, first for its versatility. You can add it to pancake batter, mix it up with fresh fruit and drizzle with a bit of honey or maple syrup. From there you can replace your boring greens and add your veggies for a tasty salad for lunch that is packed with valuable nutrients.

    Then for dinner, instead of adding breadcrumbs to your meatballs, add some quinoa. It bulks up the recipe so you use less meat and it adds a wonderful moist texture. For this recipe I decided to add it to my turkey to make meatballs.

    It added a moist texture and helps bulk up the meatballs so I’m not using as much meat yet adding valuable nutrients to my family’s dinner without them even noticing. Quinoa adds a nutty flavor to your dishes. It can also replace rice in traditional dishes.

    My best suggestion is soaking the quinoa in a large bowl of water for 30-45 minutes prior to cooking. Rinse well. This will help remove the bitter-taste to the finished product. Cook according to package directions.
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    Turkey Quinoa Meatballs

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    Turkey Quinoa Meatballs

    These Quinoa Turkey Meatballs are a healthier take on your traditional meatball recipe!  With quinoa, spinach, ground turkey and garlic, these are healthy meatballs you can feel good about serving!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Total Time55 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Healthy, Quinoa
    Keyword: Turkey Quinoa Meatballs
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 182kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs ground turkey I used lean 93%
    • 1 cup cooked quinoa any color will do
    • 1 yellow onion diced very small
    • 6 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 cup chopped spinach leaves I used baby spinach leaves
    • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
    • 2 tablespoon gluten free tamari Sriracha sauce or other hot sauce that you love or Worcheshire sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
    • 1 egg beaten
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350 and spray your baking pan with sides with baking spray. Set aside. In your stand mixer with the paddle attached, add all of the ingredients and mix until incorporated. 
    • Then form meatballs, rolling in between your hands and then lay out on your baking sheet. Repeat until you use all of the meat mixture. Bake for 35 minutes or a little more – until golden brown. Rotate them half way through the baking time

    Nutrition

    Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 2.8mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg

     

    If You Like Turkey Quinoa Meatballs You May Also Like:

    • Quinoa Spaghetti
    • Quinoa Bacon Club
    • Quinoa with Sausage, Pears and Walnuts
    • Greek Meatballs

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    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Shannon Graham

      December 16, 2017 at 11:30 pm

      5 stars
      I'm obsessed with meatballs. Always looking for new ways to make them.

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