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Cheesy Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Garlic Asparagus

Cheesy Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Garlic Asparagus

Cheesy Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Garlic Asparagus is a delicious dish featuring savory turkey meatballs and vibrant asparagus, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
Asparagus
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Toss asparagus with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and minced garlic; spread on another baking sheet.
  5. Bake meatballs for 15 minutes; add asparagus to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until both are golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Serve warm with an extra drizzle of lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to customize by swapping turkey with chicken or beef and trying different cheeses.

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