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Close-up of lemon herb turkey meatballs garnished with herbs served with green beans on a white plate.

Lemon Herb Turkey Meatballs with Green Beans

Turkey meatballs flavored with lemon and herbs, served with green beans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Green Beans
  • 1 lb green beans trimmed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
  5. While the meatballs bake, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add green beans, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  6. Serve the meatballs with green beans.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

You can substitute ground chicken for turkey if preferred.

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