Olive Garden Inspired Turkey Meatballs

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 11

Delicious Olive Garden inspired turkey meatballs that are packed with flavor and easy to make

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

244

Sugar

Fat

16g

Inspired by the popular restaurant chain Olive Garden, these turkey meatballs pack a flavorful punch without all the calories and fat of traditional beef meatballs. The use of seasoned croutons in place of breadcrumbs gives them a unique texture and elevates the flavor profile. Serve them over spaghetti or zucchini noodles for a healthy and satisfying meal that will please the whole family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2.	In a food processor, pulse the croutons until they are fine crumbs.
3.	In a large bowl, combine turkey, crouton crumbs, eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and oil. Mix well with your hands.
4.	Shape turkey mixture into 1 1/2 inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5.	Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until fully cooked through.

PROS

These turkey meatballs are easy to make, packed with flavor, and a healthy alternative to traditional beef meatballs.

The recipe yields a large batch, making them perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd.

CONS

While these turkey meatballs are lower in fat than traditional beef meatballs, they still contain a significant amount of sodium due to the use of salted croutons.
They may not be suitable for those on a low-sodium diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Turkey is a lean source of protein that is low in saturated fat and high in vitamins and minerals, such as B vitamins, selenium, and zinc. The use of seasoned croutons adds extra flavor to the meatballs without the need for excess salt or added fat. The eggs and milk also provide additional protein and vitamins.

	3 lbs ground turkey
	3 cups of olive garden italian kitchen garlic and romano seasoned croutons
	2 eggs
	1 1/4 cups low-fat milk
	3 teaspoons salt
	3 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
	2 tablespoons vegetable oil