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Healthy turkey meatballs gluten free dairy free recipe

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The best gluten free turkey meatballs recipe! Juicy, protein-packed, and dairy free with almond flour—perfect for healthy meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs (900 g) ground turkey 93% lean
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) Central Valley almond flour
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) grated Parmesan cheese optional
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) Napa Valley olive oil for cooking if pan-frying

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, cook the onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent, add the garlic for 30 seconds, and let the mixture cool.
  3. Combine the turkey, cooled onion and garlic, herbs, almond flour, Parmesan, egg, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl, mixing gently until just combined.
  4. Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs using damp hands and place them on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, then broil for 2 minutes if additional browning is desired.
  6. Let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal

Notes

Texture Secret: I've found that using almond flour keeps these meatballs incredibly moist while staying gluten-free, but if you want an even deeper flavor, you can swap half of the