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Baked Paleo Turkey Meatballs

March 28, 2019 by Taryn Solie 2 Comments

These Baked Paleo Turkey Meatballs are an easy weeknight meal option. They’re gluten free and Whole 30 compliant, using almond flour in place of bread crumbs. Eat them on their own as appetizers or pair with marinara sauce and zoodles for a healthy dinner!

top down view of baked paleo turkey meatballs in a skillet with marina and zucchini noodles with a plate and black large spoon nearby

These turkey meatballs are great because they’re versatile and so simple. Plus they’re packed with flavor from the Italian herbs.

Now most people probably think of turkey for either Thanksgiving or as deli meat. But it can be great for an everyday meal! And I’m going to give you easy, step by step directions on how to make these.

Before we get into the recipe, here are answers to some common questions about turkey, and meatballs in particular.

Are Turkey Meatballs Healthy?

Depends on your definition of healthy! Generally, ground turkey has less fat than other types of ground meat (like ground beef and ground pork).

Are Turkey Meatballs Gluten Free?

Sometimes! These turkey meatballs are gluten free, but often pre-made ones are made with a bit of wheat or bread crumbs. Be sure to read your labels!

What Temperature Should Turkey Meatballs Be Cooked At?

You’ll want to set your oven to 350 degrees F to cook these turkey meatballs.

How Long Should Turkey Meatballs Be Cooked In The Oven?

It depends on how big your meatballs are and how hot your oven is! These meatballs are roughly 1 inch in diameter and will cook for 25 minutes.

Okay, now that that’s all settled, onto the good stuff!

top down view of baked paleo turkey meatballs in marinara with zucchini noodles

How To Make Baked Paleo Turkey Meatballs

Step 1: Set the oven to 350 degrees F, then take out a large sheet pan (with a rim if you have one like that) and line it with foil. Set it aside as you’ll be putting the meatballs on that as you make them.

Step 2: Get out all of your ingredients and place them in a large bowl. Wash your hands (an important step!), then combine ingredients together until everything is mixed in.

ingredients for baked paleo turkey meatballs in a glass bowl

Step 3: Divide the mixture into four sections in the bowl. Each section will make about 6 meatballs.

mixture for baked paleo turkey meatballs separated into 4 sections in a glass bowl

Step 4: Take about one-sixth of one of the sections and start to roll it into a ball. It should be roughly 1-inch wide. Place the ball on the aluminum foil, then continue making balls until all of the mixture is used up.

forming baked paleo turkey meatballs in a bowl and onto the sheet pan

Step 5: Place the sheet pan in the oven (once it comes to temperature) and set the timer for 25 minutes.

Note: If you’re going to eat the meatballs with zucchini noodles and marinara sauce, spiralize the zucchini and heat the sauce in a large non-stick pan over medium-low heat while the meatballs cook. You’ll want to stir the sauce occasionally with a spatula or wooden spoon to keep it from burning.

Step 6: When the timer goes off, remove meatballs from the oven – they should look like the picture below. Don’t worry about the little pools of fat that have cooked out of the meatballs – just pick the meatballs up off the pan (not with your hands though! with a pair of tongs) and leave the rest behind.

a sheet pan of cooked baked paleo turkey meatballs

Step 7: Place the meatballs in the sauce pan along with the zucchini noodles. Turn the heat off as the heat from the sauce will be enough to cook the noodles.

top down view of a plate of baked paleo turkey meatballs with marinara and zoodles

And that’s it! Just be sure to serve it when it’s warm as the zoodles will get cold quickly.

If you’re looking for more easy gluten free dinner recipes, check out some of these bad boys to satisfy your hunger:

  • Instant Pot Beef Chili
  • Steak Burrito Bowl
  • Instant Pot Ground Lamb Soup
  • Ground Pork Tacos

On a Whole30? Try some of these easy Whole30 recipes:

  • Weeknight Paleo Ground Beef Stroganoff
  • Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
  • Easy Hamburger Soup
  • Paleo Ground Beef and Broccoli

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These Baked Paleo Turkey Meatballs are an easy weeknight meal option. They’re gluten free and whole 30 compliant, using almond flour in place of bread crumbs. Eat them on their own as appetizers or pair with marinara sauce and zoodles for a healthy dinner! #paleo #turkeymeatballs

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top down view of baked paleo turkey meatballs in marinara with zucchini noodles
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Baked Paleo Turkey Meatballs

These Baked Paleo Turkey Meatballs are an easy weeknight meal option. They’re gluten free and whole 30 compliant, using almond flour in place of bread crumbs. Eat them on their own as appetizers or pair with marinara sauce and zoodles for a healthy dinner!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword #paleo, #turkey, dinner
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 285kcal
Author Taryn Solie

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ c almond flour
  • 1.5 tsp Italian herb blend
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Serve With:

  • 2 c marinara sauce or more
  • 2 large zucchini spiralized

Instructions

Items Needed:

  • A large sheet pan (with a rim if you have one)
  • Aluminum foil
  • A large bowl

If Serving With Zucchini And Sauce

  • A vegetable spiralizer
  • A large non-stick pan
  • A spatula or wooden spoon

Directions:

  • Set the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Take out a large sheet pan (with a rim if you have one like that) and line it with foil. Set aside.
  • Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Wash your hands, then combine ingredients together until everything is mixed in.
  • Divide the mixture into four sections in the bowl. Each section will make about 6 meatballs. Take about ⅙ of one of the sections and start to roll it into a ball. It should be roughly 1-inch wide. Place the ball on the aluminum foil, then continue making balls until all of the mixture is used up.
  • Once the oven comes to temperature, place the sheet pan in the oven and set the timer for 25 minutes.
  • If serving with zucchini noodles and marinara sauce, spiralize the zucchini and heat the sauce in a large non-stick pan over medium-low heat while the meatballs cook. Stir the sauce occasionally with a spatula or wooden spoon.
  • When the timer goes off, remove meatballs from the oven and place them in the sauce along with the zucchini noodles. Turn the heat off as the heat from the sauce will be enough to cook the noodles. Serve when warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 2300mg | Potassium: 1731mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1756IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 5mg

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  1. Phil says

    October 10, 2019 at 5:03 pm

    It shows an egg in the picture but not in the list of ingredients. So which is it?

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    • Taryn Solie says

      October 10, 2019 at 8:55 pm

      Hi Phil. Thanks for pointing that out! I’ve edited the ingredient list to include the egg.

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