Homemade Pumpkin Turkey Meatballs
Lean ground turkey meets nutrient-rich pumpkin puree and warming sage in this easy meatball recipe. A quick sear locks in juices before a short bake produces tender, flavorful meatballs perfect for autumn dinners.
Ingredients
Meatball Mixture
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 0.5 cup pumpkin puree plain
- 0.25 cup almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for searing
Instructions
Meatball Mixture
- Place ground turkey, pumpkin puree, almond flour, beaten egg, green onions, sage, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and stir until just combined.
Cooking
- Shape mixture into 16 meatballs, then heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; brown meatballs 2–3 minutes per side, transfer to a baking sheet, and bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Notes
Chilling the mixture for at least 15 minutes makes shaping meatballs much easier and prevents them from sticking to your hands.
Leftover meatballs keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months and can be reheated in a 350°F oven until warmed through.