Easy Turkey Meatballs with Roasted Eggplant & Vegetables
15 mins prepServes 4
An easy and healthy recipe for baked turkey meatballs, seasoned with a blend of spices, served alongside roasted eggplant, zucchini, asparagus, and fresh tomatoes. Perfect for a simple, homemade meal.
Preheat your oven to 400F (200C).
For the Turkey Meatballs:
1. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, sautéed 1/2 bell pepper, and about 1 cup of chopped spinach.
2. Add unmeasured amounts of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and pink Himalayan salt to taste.
3. Mix well and roll the mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 24 minutes, or until their internal temperature reaches at least 170F (77C).
For the Roasted Eggplant & Vegetables:
1. While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the eggplant by slicing it and drizzling with avocado oil, garlic, and pink Himalayan salt.
2. Place the seasoned eggplant on a separate baking sheet or alongside the meatballs (if space allows) and bake at 400F (200C) for about 20 minutes.
3. Drizzle zucchini slices with avocado oil and roast alongside the eggplant or separately until tender.
4. Roast asparagus until tender-crisp.
5. Serve the baked turkey meatballs with roasted eggplant, zucchini, asparagus, and fresh tomatoes.