A great combination of carbohydrates and proteins to fuel your body and also to comfort if you had a tough day!
Ingredients
Oats
- ¼ cup OR ¼ cup bread crumbs
Egg
- 1
Ground_turkey
- 1 lb (93% fat free), or ground beef, ground chicken, or ground meat alternative (such as Beyond Meat)
Italian_seasoning
- 2 teaspoons
Salt
- ½ teaspoon
Marinara_sauce
- 1 jar
Parmesan_cheese
- ¼ cup optional
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2
To make the meatballs, put ¼ cup of oats (if using) into a blender and blend to a flour like consistency. Add to a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Crack an egg by tapping the egg on a flat surface and pulling the shell apart with your thumbs, letting the egg fall into the bowl.
Step 4
Add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and ½ teaspoon of salt to the bowl. Add the ground turkey to the bowl and mix with your hands by pinching the ingredients into the ground turkey. Wash your hands.
Step 5
Grease a large baking sheet.
Step 6
Using a Tablespoon, scoop out 15 heaping tablespoons of the turkey mixture directly onto the baking sheet pan and mold into meatballs. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
Step 7
Serve as a dipper with a side of marinara sauce and cheese or over pasta