Turkey Quinoa Meatballs
As Kenny was eating this, he told me that this is definitely one of his favorite meals that I’ve ever made. Whoa, victory. It apparently doesn’t take a lot of effort to make my husband happy when it comes to food. These easy turkey meatballs are made with quinoa (helloooo, extra protein!) and come together in a snap.
Did I just say “in a snap”? Please still be my friend.
Only a few simple ingredients, and not much actual work time, and you have yourself super healthy, flavor-packed, comforting meatballs that are delicious when served on just about anything. We served ours on top of zucchini noodles sauteed with cherry tomatoes, and then topped it all with a little goat cheese. OH. MY. YES.
This dish is perfect for everything from a quick weeknight meal to a fancy dinner party. As always, if you guys make these, take a pretty picture and tag me on Instagram! Hashtag #thewheatlesskitchen !!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup chicken or turkey broth (or water if not using broth)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine the quinoa and broth in a saucepan, season with a small pinch of pepper, cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes, until all of the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, quinoa, garlic cloves, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Use your hands or a wooden spoon to mix until evenly combined.
- Use your hands to grab about 2 tbsp of the mixture and roll it into a ball in the palm of your hands.
- Set the meatball on a lined baking sheet and repeat with the rest of the turkey mixture. Set the balls about an inch apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 45 minutes, until outside is brown and slightly crispy and they are cooked in the middle.
- Serve over zucchini noodles, pasta or rice!
YUM! This looks sooo good AND I even have some leftover quinoa in the fridge. Thinking this may have to happen tonight!! Yessss.
YESSS, you will love it! 🙂