Turkey Pesto Meatballs Recipe
Turkey pesto meatballs come together with turkey, almond flour, pesto, and cheese in less than 20 minutes for a quick dinner or snack!
Servings: 5 servings (~20 meatballs)
Calories: 358kcal
Cost: $7.00
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground turkey
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup Pesto + more for serving
- Optional Topping: shredded Parmesan cheese or crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together until combined.2 pounds lean ground turkey, ½ cup almond flour, ½ cup Pesto + more for serving
- Use a 2 Tablespoon-sized cookie dough scoop to create meatballs; roll out between your hands.
- Place the meatballs on a plate and preheat the air fryer.
- Place the meatballs in the preheated air fryer (do not overcrowd them). Bake at 400F in the air fryer for 10-11 minutes or until the internal temp of the meatballs is 165°F.
- Remove the meatballs from the air fryer when cooked through. Place on a clean plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat the steps above until all meatballs are cooked.
- Serve meatballs with additional pesto and optional toppings, if desired.Optional Topping: shredded Parmesan cheese or crumbled feta cheese
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
Alternative Method: To bake the meatballs in the oven, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line two sheet pans with parchment paper or aluminum foil. If using aluminum foil, spray with non-stick cooking spray. Bake meatballs for 25-30 minutes or until the meatballs reach an internal temp of 165°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 358kcal
