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Savory New Year’s Eve Dinner Bowl with Turkey Meatballs

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A comforting and wholesome dinner bowl featuring tender turkey meatballs glazed with honey mustard sauce, served over quinoa or brown rice with fresh veggies and feta cheese. Perfect for festive occasions or quick weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground turkey (lean, ideally 93% lean)
  • 1/2 cup (50g) panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup (25g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup (10g) fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 2 cups (370g) cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 1 cup (150g) steamed broccoli florets
  • 1 cup (150g) shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup (75g) sliced cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup (40g) crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika (if using). Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch (4 cm) meatballs, about 20 total, and place evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the honey mustard sauce.
  6. Remove the meatballs from the oven and brush each generously with the honey mustard sauce.
  7. Return the meatballs to the oven and bake for another 7-10 minutes until cooked through and glossy, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  8. While the meatballs bake, cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions. Steam broccoli for 3-4 minutes until tender but crisp. Shred carrots and slice cucumbers.
  9. Divide the cooked grains between four bowls. Top with steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, and crumbled feta if using.
  10. Place 5 turkey meatballs on each bowl and drizzle with any remaining honey mustard sauce.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley or cracked black pepper flakes. Serve warm.

Notes

If meatballs brown too quickly, loosely cover the baking sheet with foil. Rest meatballs for 5 minutes after baking to keep them juicy. For gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko. Use fresh garlic and quality Dijon mustard for best flavor. You can prepare meatballs a day ahead and reheat gently before serving.

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