Best Healthy Meatballs Recipes

HEALTHY AIR FRYER TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH ZOODLES

Steps:

• Toss the zoodles with a good pinch of salt in a large bowl. Let sit until the zoodles begin to soften and release some excess liquid, about 10 minutes. Pat them dry and set aside.
• Meanwhile, combine the breadcrumbs and milk in a medium bowl and let sit while the breadcrumbs soften and absorb most of the liquid, about 5 minutes. Add the turkey, ricotta, parsley, Parmesan, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper to the breadcrumb mixture, then mix thoroughly with your hands to combine. Form into 12 meatballs (each about 1 1/2 tablespoons and 1-inch wide).
• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F. Spray the inside of the basket with cooking spray and add the meatballs, leaving some space between each for air circulation. Air fry until golden brown on the outside and just cooked through, about 10 minutes, turning the meatballs about halfway through the cooking time.
• Meanwhile, warm the tomato sauce in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Add the meatballs to the sauce, lower the heat to low and keep warm.
• Season the zoodles with a 1/4 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper. Air fry at 400 degrees F until tender and starting to brown at the edges, tossing halfway through, 5 to 6 minutes. Divide the zoodles between 2 dinner plates or shallow bowls, then top each with 6 meatballs and spoon the warm tomato sauce over top. Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan.

HEALTHY TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan with a lid, then tip in the onion, carrots, celery, garlic and fennel, and stir well. Cover the pan and cook over a medium heat for 8 mins, stirring every now and then. Pour in the passata and stock, cover and leave to simmer for 20 mins.
• Meanwhile, tip the mince into a large bowl. Add the oats, fennel seeds and leaves, the garlic and plenty of black pepper, and mix in with your hands. Lightly shape into 25 meatballs about the size of a walnut. Spray or rub a non-stick pan with a little oil and gently cook the meatballs until they take on a little colour. Give the sauce a stir, then add the meatballs and parsley. Cover and cook for 10 mins until they are cooked through and the veg in the sauce is tender. Serve with broccoli and baby potatoes in their skins, or pasta and salad.

HEALTHY AND SAVORY TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 20 muffin cups with cooking spray.
• Mix ground turkey, ground sausage, crackers, eggs, soy milk, onion, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt together in a bowl. Fill each muffin cup 3/4-full with turkey mixture.
• Combine ketchup, brown sugar blend, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl until smooth; spoon over each muffin cup; top with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through, 45 to 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

HEALTHY TURKEY SAUSAGE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine all of the above.
• Form into 18 2 tablespoons size balls. Place in a 9X13 pan.
• Cook 40 minutes at 350.
• Note: If you like smaller meatballs, just make them smaller and reduce cooking time to 20-25 minutes.

HEALTHY SPINACH MEATBALLS WITH SPICY SRIRACHA MARINARA

Steps:

• Heat broiler, with rack in top position.
• Place pork, turkey, spinach, breadcrumbs, egg whites, oregano, 1 1/2 tsps salt & 1/2 tsp pepper in a large bowl.
• With your hands, mix to combine. Roll into 1 - 1 1/2 inch meatballs. Arrange meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Broil for 5 minutes. Turn meatballs and broil another 5 minutes, until golden brown.
• In a large heavy pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and Sriracha and bring to a simmer.
• Add meatballs and simmer at least 10 minutes. (To store, let cool, then refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 1 week, or freeze, up to 3 months).
• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, add to pot with meatballs and gently toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve. Enjoy :).

HEALTHY MINI TURKEY MEATBALLS (EGGLESS, BREADLESS, FLOURLESS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Coat baking pan with a thin layer of olive oil.
• Add ingredients (excluding tomato sauce) into a bowl and then blend well together with hands.
• Roll meat into balls (a little larger than golf balls) and line up in pan (don't crowd).
• Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
• Place under broiler for 1 minute (omit if you like).
• Add tomato sauce and cover with foil.
• Reduce heat to 300 degrees and allow to bake another 25 minutes.
• Put on pasta, in a roll or just eat them like this. Super yummy, enjoy!

HEALTHY MEATLOAF & MEATBALLS WITH GRAVY OAMC

Steps:

• Position oven racks near the center of the oven to allow room for the two pans.
• Preheat oven to 450°F Line 2 jelly roll pans (low-sided baking pans) with foil; spray with a cooking oil spray, such as Pam.
• In a large bowl, combine the meats, eggs, soup mix, breadcrumbs and milk. Make sure it's very well mixed - you don't want to see streaks of turkey or beef. A stand mixer with a paddle blade on low speed makes quick work of it.
• At this point, you can form the meat mixture into one meatloaf and meatballs as I do, or all meatballs or two meatloaves as you wish. Meatloaf should be formed directly on a jelly roll pan. Shape it into an oval about 3" high. Please don't use a loaf pan. Cooking it in a loaf pan will result in a steamed texture. Cooking it in an open pan will allow a nice brown crust to form.
• Spray top and sides of meatloaf with Pam.
• Put meatloaf into the oven and REDUCE oven temperature to 375°F Bake 45 - 60 minutes. Test for doneness with thermometer - 160°F.
• Remember, this contains poultry, it MUST be well done. When done, remove to a platter, slice and serve with gravy. To freeze, slice, allow to cool and wrap individual slices airtight. Thaw before re-heating.
• While the meatloaf starts cooking, form the rest of the meat mixture into 1" meatballs. A small ice cream style scoop works well and makes uniform sized balls. Place the balls on a jelly roll pan. Spray meatballs with Pam and bake 30 - 40 minutes, turning after 20 minutes. Test for doneness (160F). Freeze meatballs on the pan, after they are frozen, remove to a ziptop freezer bag.
• To serve, combine gravy ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add frozen meatballs and simmer for 7-10 minutes, then drain and add to gravy. Good with noodles.

HEART HEALTHY SWEDISH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a covered saucepan, heat onion with water until onion pieces are soft.
• Mix onion, beef, pork, allspice, cloves, salt and bread crumbs thoroughly.
• Form into 30 medium balls.
• In skillet (or in oven at 350 degrees), brown meat balls.
• Remove balls to casserole dish.
• Make gravy by mixing together flour, milk, bouillon granules and drippings in the same skillet.
• Cook until thickened.
• Pour gravy over meat balls.
• Bake at 350 degrees or simmer until ready.

HEALTHY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and form into 1 1/2 inch balls.
• Put in top of steamer basket.
• Put 1/4 cup water in bottom of steamer. Cover and cook 5 to 8 mins on high or until cooked through.
• Rinse under HOT water for about 5 minutes.
• Use in normal way you would use meatballs.
• To freeze, flash freeze meatballs and then place in a freezer bag. Use as many or as few as needed.
• Makes about 20 meatballs 3 per serving.

HEALTHY LAMB MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Boil lamb in a pot of water, breaking into small chunks with a spoon, until fully cooked, 5 to 10 minutes. Skim fat from water using a spoon and drain water from meat.
• Mix cooked lamb, cabbage, onion, egg, allspice, cardamom, turmeric, sumac, salt, and pepper together in bowl; roll into 1 1/2-inch balls. Arrange meatballs on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through and browned on the outside, 25 to 30 minutes.

HEALTHY HOMEMADE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
• Form into balls.
• Place in large skillet and cook on medium heat covered for 15 minutes.
• Turn meatballs periodically to prevent burning.

HEALTHY TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY

Steps:

• The creativity begins by making your own bread crumbs! Toast two pieces of bread. Crumble the toast to make bread crumbs. In a medium size bowl, mix together the turkey, bread crumbs, seasoning salt, parsley, and pepper. Form the mix into small balls. Place them in a pan that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• Brown the meatballs in the pan, turning them often to prevent burning. Next, add the mushrooms and gravy. I used the Heinz mushroom gravy, but feel free to use any flavor you like. I am sure they will all taste great. The gravy really makes the meatballs have a moist, decadent texture. Stir the meatballs, so they are evenly coated. Cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes. The mushrooms will cook down and reduce. As turkey is part of the poultry family, it is very important that the meatballs are fully cooked before serving. Serve the mixture over whole wheat noodles or brown rice.
• My turkey meatballs with mushroom gravy were a hit with my family! I hope you enjoy this dish as much as we did!

HEALTHY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
• Make small ovals using your hands, slightly wet.
• Put them on non-stick baking paper in a pre-heater oven at 180 minutes for 40 minutes or until they look crispy.
• Serve with salad, flat bread or pita bread, mustard.