Turkey meatballs in tomato sauce with kale
Turkey meatballs in tomato sauce with kale is ready in 40 minutes (30 hands-on) and has 523 kcal and 46 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $3.60. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 40 min
- Hands-on
- 30 min
- Calories
- 523 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $3.60
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Minced turkey360 g
- Kale240 g
- Crushed tomatoes (can)240 g
- Garlic6 g
- Olive oil20 g
- Balsamic vinegar16 g
- Dried chili1 g
- Dried oregano2 g
- Fresh parsley (optional)8 g
- Parmesan (optional)36 g
- Sun-dried tomatoes in oil40 g
Method
Mix the minced turkey with the oregano, half of the chopped garlic and a pinch of salt, and shape into walnut-sized meatballs. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and strip the stems from the kale.
Heat the oil in a wide frying pan and brown the meatballs for 6-8 minutes, turning them; remove them.
In the same pan fry the rest of the garlic, the chilli and the sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute, then add the crushed tomatoes and the balsamic vinegar.
Return the meatballs and add the kale, cover and simmer gently for 12-15 minutes until the kale is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Serve with chopped parsley and grated parmesan.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 523 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 46 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g |
| Sugars | 17 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
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