These Chipotle-Cranberry Turkey Meatballs are a delicious blend of flavors, combining the smokiness of chipotle peppers with the sweetness of cranberries. They make for a perfect appetizer or a main dish served over rice or pasta.
This recipe is easy to follow and utilizes ground turkey, making it a healthier alternative to traditional meatballs. You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less chipotle according to your taste.
Spicy and Sweet Turkey Meatballs
These meatballs are packed with flavor and are baked to perfection. The combination of turkey, chipotle, and cranberries creates a unique taste profile that is sure to impress. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 24 meatballs.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh cranberries chopped
- 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce for glazing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, chopped cranberries, onion, egg, minced chipotle, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Mix until well combined.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Glaze (Optional): If desired, brush the meatballs with barbecue sauce during the last 5 minutes of baking for added flavor.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm as an appetizer or over rice or pasta.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 meatballs
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
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