Turkey Feta Meatballs
Fresh and zesty Turkey Feta Meatballs make for a cozy weeknight meal, especially when they only require one pan. Pair them with your favorite pasta, spaghetti squash, or load them into a warm hoagie roll. Whatever you choose, it'll be delicious!
Servings: 4
Calories: 204kcal
Equipment
- Skillet with a lid
- Cutting Board
- Chef's Knife
- measuring cups / spoons
- Rubber Spatula
- Cookie scoop
- Mixing Bowl
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
Turkey Meatballs
- 1 lb ground turkey 93% - 99% lean
- ½ cup panko crumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ cup red or white onion diced
- 1½ tbsp fresh tarragon diced
- 1½ tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Dash salt + pepper
Spaghetti Squash
- 1 spaghetti squash
- ½ 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 3.5 oz package crumbled feta cheese note: I took ¼ cup from a 3.5oz package to use for the meatballs, and then added the rest to the pasta sauce after cooking
- 16 oz tomato sauce
Instructions
- First, we'll start with the spaghetti squash. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Cut your spaghetti squash in half and use a spoon to remove the seeds from the center. Spray the squash with cooking spray or brush with olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper and place face down on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the squash can be shredded with a fork.
- Next, let's prepare the meatballs. In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, panko crumbs, ¼ cup feta cheese, egg, onion, tarragon, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop meatballs and place onto a greased skillet.
- Heat skillet over medium-heat and let the meatballs brown on each side, about 5-8 minutes. Then, add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.
- Stir meatballs so they're all covered in sauce.
- Cover skillet with a lid and let the meatballs simmer for 15-20 minutes. The internal temperature of the meatballs should be 165°F.
- When meatballs are done cooking, garnish with the rest of the crumbled feta cheese and more tarragon.
- Place your meatballs over the shredded spaghetti squash (or noodles of choice) and enjoy!
Notes
Store the meatballs in the refrigerator in an airtight container. To reheat, I recommend heating it up in the microwave for 60-90 seconds COVERED to avoid splattering.
You can also use ground chicken or beef in place of they turkey. I suggest using a leaner cut (~85% lean or higher) since you are mixing all of your ingredients together prior to cooking and the excess grease cannot be drained easily.
Make gluten free by using gluten free breadcrumbs. Make dairy free by omitting the cheese or using a dairy free alternative.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g