Pistachio Turkey Meatballs

Looking for a meatball recipe that will satisfy the entire crowd? Then these Pistachio Turkey Meatballs are for you! They’re 100% Paleo, Gluten Free and most importantly, delicious! Not only do they freeze well, but they’re so tender they will melt in your mouth with every bite!

I’m Italian, so it’s without question meatballs were a staple growing up. I’ve recreated this recipe a few times and now have finally got the perfect gluten-free version of these Pistachio Turkey Meatballs everyone can enjoy!

What You Need to Make this Recipe

• 16 ounces lean ground turkey
• 1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
• 1 cup no shell roasted & salted pistachios 

And of course, don’t forget love when making these!

Recipes Notes

Here are a few tips to make this recipe with ease every time:

• Swap lean ground chicken, pork or beef for turkey.
• Vary your spices to your likening! Taco seasoning is a fun twist for a meatball taco Tuesday night!
• If you don’t have pistachios, walnuts also work very well!
• Allergic to nuts? Swap in a sunflower seed flour (aka finely pulsed seeds) or a garbanzo bean flour (note this will eliminate the recipe from being Whole 30 or Paleo approved, just FYI!)

While this recipe is made in the oven, checkout my Air Fryer Meatball recipe here if you’d like to make these in your air fryer!

What to Pair This Recipe With

I highly suggest you pair these Pistachio Turkey Meatballs with the Cilantro Pistachio Pesto sauce as a great appetizer or main meal, the possibilities are endless!

And, of course, potatoes! Try my Oven Roasted Potatoes or Lightened Up Mashed Potatoes here!

Pistachio Turkey Meatballs

Looking for a meatball recipe that will satisfy the entire crowd? Then these Pistachio Turkey Meatballs are for you! They're 100% Paleo, Gluten Free and most importantly, delicious! Not only do they freeze well, but they're so tender they will melt in your mouth with every bite!

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Course: Appetizer, Main Meal

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 15 meatballs

Calories: 131kcal

Author: Liz Shaw

Ingredients

• ▢ 16 ounces lean ground turkey
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
• ▢ 1 cup no shell roasted & salted pistachios pulsed into a flour like consistency

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, combine turkey, spices, the egg and ground pistachios.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Portion mixture into 1 ounce balls (roughly 15 meatballs will be formed) and lay on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Place baking sheet in oven and cook meatballs for 25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165*F.
• Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
• Store in an airtight container for 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.

Notes

To grind pistachios, place in a food processor or blender for 30 seconds. Coarse consistency should be achieved.

Nutrition Facts

Pistachio Turkey Meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 28mg9%

Sodium 61mg3%

Potassium 262mg7%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 104IU2%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 21mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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