Description
These baked turkey pesto meatballs are topped with mozzarella for an easy, low-carb dinner that’s packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup prepared pesto
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella, cubed
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, pesto, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 12 meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently press a cube of fresh mozzarella into the center of each meatball.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and golden, and cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, omit the mozzarella and Parmesan or use dairy-free alternatives. These meatballs can also be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g