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Cheesy Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Garlic Asparagus

Cheesy Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Garlic Asparagus

This Cheesy Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Garlic Asparagus recipe combines savory meatballs with vibrant asparagus, creating a healthy and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground turkey
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 bunch Fresh asparagus
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic cloves minced

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, shredded mozzarella, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Trim and toss asparagus with olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic, then arrange alongside the meatballs on the sheet.
  5. Bake in the oven until meatballs are fully cooked and asparagus is tender-crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20g

Notes

Feel free to swap ground turkey for lean beef or chicken, and add vegetables to the meatballs. Let the dish rest before serving for optimal flavor.

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