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Italian Ground Turkey Meatball Sheet Pan Dinner

This Italian Ground Turkey Meatball Sheet Pan Dinner is a must-try! Packed with flavor and nutrition, it's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces cauliflower florets
  • 10 ounces broccoli florets
  • 1 large red bell pepper seeds removed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (plain, seasoned, or gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Sheet Pan
  • Baking parchment
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures that your meatballs and veggies will roast perfectly.
  2. On a large sheet pan, toss the cauliflower florets, broccoli florets, and red bell pepper pieces with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Make sure the vegetables are evenly coated.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, chicken broth, egg, fennel seeds, sweet paprika, and crushed red pepper. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste. Mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
  4. With your hands, form the turkey mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. You should get approximately 12 to 14 meatballs.
  5. Nestle the meatballs among the seasoned vegetables on the sheet pan. Make sure there’s some space between each meatball for even cooking.
  6. Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
  7. Once cooked, remove the sheet pan from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve hot, and enjoy your flavorful Italian Ground Turkey Meatball Sheet Pan Dinner!

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the vegetables in the olive oil and seasonings for about 30 minutes before roasting.
  • If you like a bit more heat, feel free to increase the amount of crushed red pepper.
  • Make sure to use lean ground turkey to keep the dish healthy and to avoid excess grease.
  • Try adding different vegetables such as zucchini or asparagus for variety!