Turkey meatballs with kale and lemon
Turkey meatballs with kale and lemon is ready in 40 minutes (30 hands-on) and has 529 kcal and 50 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $3.91. Prices from Walmart, 2026.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Hands-on
- 30 min
- Calories
- 529 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $3.91
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Minced turkey360 g
- Kale600 g
- Garlic6 g
- Red onion70 g
- Olive oil20 g
- Lemon30 g
- Dried chili1 g
- Fresh parsley (optional)8 g
Method
Chop the red onion and garlic, remove the tough kale stems and tear the leaves. Mix the minced turkey with half of the garlic, half of the onion and a pinch of salt, and shape into small walnut-sized meatballs.
Brown the meatballs in the hot olive oil for 8 minutes, turning them, until cooked through; set aside.
In the same pan, soften the remaining onion and garlic with the dried chili for 3 minutes.
Add the kale with a splash of water, cover and cook for 6 minutes, until tender.
Return the meatballs to the pan, squeeze the lemon over them and cook for 2 more minutes; serve with chopped parsley.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 529 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 50 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32 g |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| Fiber | 12 g |
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