Easy Crispy Turkey Meatball Sheet Pan Meal Prep Recipe for Busy Weekdays
A quick and easy sheet pan meal featuring crispy turkey meatballs and roasted veggies, perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 g) lean ground turkey
- ½ cup (50 g) panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup (25 g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, whole
- Optional: 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and allow it to come to temperature for at least 10 minutes.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, beaten egg, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1 ½-inch (about 4 cm) meatballs, placing them evenly spaced on a prepared baking sheet. You should get about 16 meatballs.
- Toss zucchini slices, red bell pepper strips, onion wedges, cherry tomatoes, and optional broccoli florets with olive oil, dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the veggies around the meatballs on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping meatballs and stirring veggies halfway through (around 12 minutes) for even cooking.
- Check that meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and have a golden, crispy crust. Veggies should be tender with caramelized edges.
- Let meatballs rest for 5 minutes on a cooling rack or counter before serving to maintain crispiness.
Notes
Do not overmix the meatball mixture to avoid dense meatballs. Use a meat thermometer to ensure meatballs reach 165°F for safety. Flip meatballs and veggies halfway through roasting for even browning. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat to prevent sticking and ease cleanup. For gluten-free, use gluten-free panko or almond flour. For dairy-free, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper roasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 meatballs an
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
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