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Flavorful Turkey Meatballs Dinner Bowl Recipe for Easy New Year’s Eve Meal

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A comforting and vibrant dinner bowl featuring juicy spiced turkey meatballs paired with a bright citrus fennel salad and a hearty grain base. Perfect for festive occasions or quick, impressive meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground turkey (preferably lean)
  • 1/2 cup (50g) panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
  • 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 1 orange, segmented and juice reserved
  • 1 grapefruit, segmented and juice reserved (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds or walnuts
  • Optional: crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If baking, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If pan-frying, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch (4 cm) meatballs, about 16-18 in total. Place on a plate or baking sheet.
  4. Cook the meatballs: For pan-frying, cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C). For baking, bake 18-20 minutes, turning halfway through.
  5. While meatballs cook, thinly slice fennel and place in a medium bowl. Segment orange and grapefruit, reserving juices, and add to fennel.
  6. Add chopped parsley, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to the salad. Toss gently and let sit for 10 minutes.
  7. Warm cooked quinoa or brown rice, fluff with a fork, and divide into serving bowls.
  8. Assemble bowls by placing turkey meatballs over the grain, topping with citrus fennel salad, and sprinkling toasted nuts. Add crumbled cheese if desired.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

Do not overmix the turkey mixture to avoid dense meatballs. Make meatballs uniform in size for even cooking. Let the citrus fennel salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to soften fennel and meld flavors. For gluten-free, substitute panko with almond flour or gluten-free crumbs. For dairy-free, omit Parmesan or use plant-based cheese. Baking or air-frying are good alternatives to pan-frying.

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