Mini Fennel and Apple Turkey Meatballs

These mini meatballs are a great appetizer and an easy way to include a new vegetable. Serve with a dip, such as tomato sauce, or over pasta or salad. Suitable for gluten-free diets.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 16 minutes

Total Time 31 minutes

Servings meatballs

Calories 53kcal

Author Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
1 large apple grated (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup fennel grated (use the bulb)
1 teaspoon oregano dried
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, fennel, apple, and seasonings. Mix until well combined.
Roll into 12 meatballs, and place on the baking sheet. You may also choose to roll smaller meatballs to serve a bigger crowd. In this case, you may need to keep a closer eye on them in the oven and decrease the cooking time as needed.
Bake for 16 to 18 minutes or until meatballs are baked through. Enjoy with a dip of your choice, such as tomato sauce!

Notes

*To grate the fennel, choose a tough piece of the bulb for best results.

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