Description
These Sage and Cranberry Turkey Meatballs are flavorful, juicy, and perfect as appetizers or a savory snack. Made with ground turkey, dried cranberries, fresh herbs, and a hint of clementine zest, they are golden on the outside and tender inside, bringing together a delightful balance of sweetness and aromatic sage.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatball Mixture
- 1lb / 500g Ground Turkey (thigh recommended for flavor and juiciness)
- 2 tbsp Dried Cranberries, finely diced
- 1/2 cup / 35g Dried Breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp Fresh Sage, finely diced
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, finely diced
- 1 medium Spring Onion, finely diced
- 1 Egg
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- Zest of 1/2 a small Clementine (or Orange)
For Cooking
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil, plus extra for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a suitably sized bowl, combine the ground turkey, finely diced dried cranberries, dried breadcrumbs, fresh sage, parsley, spring onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and clementine zest. Mix gently ensuring the meat is combined without overworking it to maintain tenderness.
- Form the Meatballs: Evenly divide the mixture and roll into bite-sized meatballs, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs, cooking them in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook until golden brown on the outside and cooked through inside, about 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally for even browning. Alternatively, finish cooking in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes if preferred.
Notes
- For best flavor, use ground turkey thigh as it is more flavorful and moist compared to breast.
- Be careful not to over-mix the meat mixture to avoid tough meatballs.
- The dried cranberries add a nice touch of sweetness and texture to the meatballs.
- These meatballs can be cooked in a skillet or finished in the oven depending on your preference.
- Serve these meatballs as appetizers, party snacks, or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 66 kcal
- Sugar: 1.34 g
- Sodium: 177 mg
- Fat: 3.41 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.813 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.297 g
- Trans Fat: 0.031 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.86 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 6.23 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
