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Cheesy Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Garlic Asparagus

Ultimate Cheesy Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Garlic Asparagus

This Cheesy Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Garlic Asparagus recipe delivers restaurant-quality results using simple ingredients and is packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus trimmed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Toss asparagus with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and minced garlic; spread on another baking sheet.
  5. Bake meatballs for 15 minutes; add asparagus to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until both are golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Serve warm with an extra drizzle of lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables or cheese variations to the meatballs for additional flavor.

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