5-Ingredient Lemon Pepper Turkey Meatballs
This easy meatball recipe will have you snacking on protein-packed, low-carb lemon pepper meatballs in 30 minutes or less.
Servings: 11
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs, plain (gluten-free or regular)
- 1/2 lemon, juiced (optional to add the zest of lemon)
- 4 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 eggs beaten
Instructions
- Preheat over to 350F degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease pans and set aside.
- Add ground turkey to a large mixing bowl. Add breadcrumbs and lemon pepper seasoning over turkey.
- In a separate small bowl add lemon juice (and zest, if using) and eggs. Whisk until well combined.
- Add lemon juice mixture to the turkey bowl. Use your hands to gently fold all ingredients until blended.
- Use a small cookie scoop or shape a tablespoon of turkey into meatballs. Place approximately 22 meatballs per prepared sheet pan.
- Cook for 17-20 minutes until meatballs are golden brown.
Notes
Serving size: 4 meatballs
WW Points: 1
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Recipe Notes, Variations & Tips
- A small cookie scoop makes shaping the meatballs much faster and keeps them evenly sized.
- Ground chicken works well in place of turkey.
- To make these gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or substitute almond flour or crushed pork rinds.
- Adding shredded zucchini is another great way to boost moisture while reducing calories.
- These meatballs are intentionally lightly seasoned so they pair well with lots of different meals and sauces.
Nutrition
Serving: 4meatballs | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.3g | Protein: 24.3g | Fat: 10.1g | Fiber: 0.5g