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Turkey Meatballs {Hidden Veggie}

Updated: April 6, 2018 / Published: January 23, 2015 By Ilona This website contains affiliate links. Read Privacy Policy.

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Healthy Turkey Meatballs with hiddene veggie by ilonaspassion.com

What’s better than healthy turkey meatballs topped with teriyaki sauce and packed with veggie? These turkey meatballs came out so good that I had to share it right away. Made without any extra oils. They are not fried; they are baked at 350F. Definitely, they will be seen more often on our plates in this house:) Sometimes, I am looking for other meat alternatives beside chicken, pork or beef. And I heard once that turkey is even healthier than chicken. I’m not sure if it’s true or not. I just heard… that’s all.

I’m sick right now and I didn’t feel like writing a post today but I wanted to share it. Now I’m a little better but I hate flu season. My son was sick, now me.. here we go around. It’s normal this time of the year.

Healthy Turkey Meatballs with hiddene veggie by ilonaspassion.com

I think I once told you that I have problem with my younger son eating veggies. So I’m trying to find some ways to hide vegetables everywhere, for example here: Carrot Strawberry Banana Smoothie. He loves cucumbers and he can eat them all the time. Recently he began to eat sugar snaps. So we are improving. I have a new recipe coming out soon with hidden beet!

I grated carrot and I used with my turkey meatballs. They are hardly noticeable so my son didn’t even know about them. Also, I smeared my turkey meatballs with teriyaki sauce. First, I wanted to post a recipe for the homemade teriyaki sauce but I was not 100% satisfied with my sauce. It was good, but my husband said that it’s to sweet. For me it was perfect; but the other thing is that it was to watery and it didn’t have a good consistency. I will work on it and definietly share the new teriyaki recipe here on Ilona’s Passion.

What’s your favorite sauce for turkey meatballs? Teriyaki or something else..?

Healthy Turkey Meatballs with hidden veggie by ilonaspassion.com

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Healthy Turkey Meatballs with hidden veggie by ilonaspassion.com
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Turkey Meatballs {Hidden Veggie}

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Servings: 10 meatballs
Calories:
Author: Ilona

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 0.518 kg or 1lb ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp. grated carrot it can be more
  • 2 Tbsp. bread crumbs
  • salt/pepper to taste

Optional

  • Store-bought or homemade teriyaki sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare pan and lay parchment paper.
  • Mix ground turkey with egg, grated carrot, bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
  • Form small balls and lay on parchment paper.
  • Bake for 20 - 25 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 3- 4Monounsaturated Fat: 0gPotassium: 0mgVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg
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  1. Lynn | The Road to Honey

    January 23, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    Hope you and your family make a speedy recovery. This is such a clever way to hide vegetables.

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    • Ilona

      January 23, 2015 at 6:23 PM

      Thanks Lynn for visiting and commenting!

      Reply
  2. Ellen Folkman

    April 8, 2016 at 8:50 PM

    I love the idea to use teriyaki! YUM!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      April 9, 2016 at 5:02 PM

      Thanks Ellen!

      Reply
  3. Tamara

    April 8, 2016 at 9:44 PM

    Hiding veggies in a turkey meatball is such a great way to incorporate extra veggies in your kids’ diets. I love turkey for meatballs. It doesn’t have a ton of flavor on its own, but is so easy to “dress it up” with all the goodies 🙂

    Reply
    • Ilona

      April 9, 2016 at 5:02 PM

      I agree it doesn’t have so much flavor but we can make in in variety of ways. Thank you Tamara!

      Reply
  4. sara

    April 8, 2016 at 9:57 PM

    I love recipes that have hidden veggies! I have a child that will not willing eat a vegetable, so I have to get creative! This one sounds perfect!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      April 9, 2016 at 5:01 PM

      Try it:) Your child will not notice.

      Reply
  5. Jillian @ Food, Folks and Fun

    April 9, 2016 at 3:10 AM

    These turkey meatballs look like they make a delicious dinner!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      April 9, 2016 at 5:00 PM

      They sure are. Thank you Jillian!

      Reply
  6. Linda Nortje

    April 9, 2016 at 5:53 AM

    Quick, easy and it looks delicious ! My kind of recipe !

    Reply
    • Ilona

      April 9, 2016 at 5:00 PM

      Thanks Linda!

      Reply
  7. Mica

    April 10, 2016 at 12:26 PM

    These meatballs looks so juicy! I love it!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      April 11, 2016 at 8:12 AM

      Thank you Mica!

      Reply
  8. Carla

    September 1, 2021 at 10:49 PM

    5 stars
    Interesting! I love Chinese food but im interested in trying different cuisine and meat like this. A must try!

    Reply
  9. Rain

    September 1, 2021 at 11:11 PM

    5 stars
    Definitely a must try!

    Reply
  10. John

    September 1, 2021 at 11:16 PM

    5 stars
    I love the idea of hiding the veggies inside especially if you have picky eater kids. Looks delicious and healthy.

    Reply

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