Baked Meatballs

Meatballs are very easy to make.  Baking meatballs is a healthier alternative to frying.  Try these meatballs with one of our meatless pasta recipes for some additional protein. 
Makes: 8 servings 

Ingredients
1 lb 90-95% lean ground beef or ground turkey
1 egg
½ cup rolled oats
½ cup milk, ​1% or skim
¼ tsp pepper
½ tsp dried parsley
1 tsp onion powder

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.  Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. 
  3. Using your hands, shape the mixture into 24 meatballs.  Arrange meatballs on baking sheet so that they are at least ½ an inch apart.  You may need to use two baking sheets or bake these meatballs in two batches.  
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes. It is best to use a food thermometer to check for doneness (it should read 160°F for ground beef and 165°F for ground turkey).​ 

Notes: Instead of using the spices listed above, try using 2 tsp of homemade Italian Seasoning!  These spice blends are super easy to make and can be used in many different recipes!

Source:  What's Cooking- USDA
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​​Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 3 meatballs

Calories: 130
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Protein: 13g
Sodium: 97mg
Carbohydrates: 6g
Added Sugar: 0g
Fiber: 0g