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Healthy Apple Cider Turkey Meatballs

Healthy Apple Cider Turkey Meatballs for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

A delightful dish of Healthy Apple Cider Turkey Meatballs, perfect for cozy dinners and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey Use 93% lean for optimal juiciness
  • 1/2 cup Apple Cider Natural sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs Or gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg Essential binder
  • 1 medium Onion Finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Spices
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp Allspice
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Sage Or dried, reduce to 1 tsp
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme Or dried, reduce to 1 tsp
For the Glaze
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • baking sheet
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, apple cider, whole wheat breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, and warm spices.
  2. Using a small cookie scoop, portion the mixture into uniform meatballs and chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the meatballs until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Prepare the glaze by combining apple cider, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard in the same skillet.
  5. Return the meatballs to the skillet, coat in glaze, and cook together for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs pair wonderfully with sides like mashed sweet potatoes or salad. Perfect for freezing and quick dinner options!

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