This healthy twist on the classic meatball is one to add to your recipe book.
This healthy twist on the classic meatball is one to add to your recipe book. By shining the spotlight on lean turkey instead of conventional sausage, this recipe slashes calories while retaining the tender juiciness you love. Our Turkey Sausage Balls use 100% clean and wholesome ingredients. Ultra nutritious seasonings like oregano and red pepper flakes give each bite a zesty kick.
This dish is a snap to whip up. It’s the perfect accompaniment to any spaghetti meal. It’s also delicious served solo as a holiday appetizer. With all the bold flavors rolled up in these protein-packed, impressive meatballs, this recipe is a surefire hit at your next dinner party!
Turkey Sausage Balls
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds optional ground sage
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes more or less to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, besides the olive oil, together in a bowl. Form into small balls.
- Place one tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and allow to heat (you will see it shimmering, but don't allow it to smoke).
- Working in batches, place sausage balls in the oil and cook until brown on the outside and cooked all the way through, for about 8 minutes. Place on a paper towel-lined plate. Cover to keep warm. Repeat with the second batch, adding more oil, as necessary.
- Place on serving platter and insert toothpicks to serve. Turkey sausage balls are great served with marinara sauce or a clean eating sweet and sour sauce.
Nutrition Information
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How many balls is a serving?
Kat, It depends on the size, but this recipes is for 4 servings, about 2 large meatballs each.
There is no turkey sausage in these balls, just lean ground turkey?
Thank you
Gail, We made the turkey sausage with spices and ground turkey. No pork in this recipe.
What is the best dipping sauce to use? The instructions are pretty general.
The last step in the instructions for this recipe suggests marinara or sweet and sour. However, a no-sugar added BBQ would also be delicious!