Tips for Experienced Cooks
To achieve a deeper flavor in the meatballs, consider sautéing the minced garlic with a small amount of olive oil until golden before adding it to the meat mixture. This will enhance the garlic's flavor and remove any raw edge. For the sweet potato fries, adding a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan and a light drizzle of honey after baking can elevate the flavor profile, blending perfectly with the savory spices.
Step 1: Preheat the oven and prepare the meatballs
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Step 2: Prepare the sweet potato fries
In a separate bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until evenly coated. Spread the sweet potato fries in a single layer on a separate baking sheet.
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, cut into fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Step 3: Bake the meatballs and fries
Place both the meatballs and sweet potato fries in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the fries are crispy, flipping the fries halfway through.
Step 4: Serve and enjoy
Serve the turkey meatballs with the sweet potato fries and enjoy!
Meat, Eggs, & Dairy
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 whole egg
Fresh Produce & Herbs
- 4 medium sweet potato
Pantry Items
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings & Spices
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
