Turkey Meatball and Vegetable Bake
A complete one-pan dinner featuring tender turkey meatballs, roasted vegetables, and potatoes all baked together with Mediterranean herbs. This healthy, kid-friendly meal requires just 30 minutes and minimal prep work.
Time Breakdown
Ingredients (6 servings)
- 1 1/2 poundsground turkey
- 1 poundbaby potatoeshalved
- 2 mediumzucchinisliced into rounds
- 2 largebell peppersany color, cut into strips
- 1 mediumred onioncut into wedges
- 1 pintcherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cupolive oildivided
- 3 clovesgarlic clovesminced, divided
- 2 teaspoonsdried oreganodivided
- 1 teaspoondried basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoonssaltdivided
- 1/2 teaspoonblack pepperdivided
- 1 largelemonjuiced
- 1/4 cupfresh parsleychopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
3min - 2
In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
5min - 3
Mix gently and form into 20 small meatballs, about 1.5 inches each. Place on one side of the prepared sheet pan.
7min - 4
In another large bowl, toss halved potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, remaining garlic, remaining oregano, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining pepper.
3min - 5
Add seasoned potatoes to the sheet pan around the meatballs. Bake for 15 minutes.
15min - 6
Remove from oven. Add bell peppers, onion wedges, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes to the pan. Drizzle vegetables with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with remaining salt.
3min - 7
Return to oven and bake for 10-12 more minutes until meatballs reach 165°F internal temperature and vegetables are tender.
12min - 8
Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Let rest 3 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley.
3min
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