Description
Sweet, savory, and comforting, these cranberry-glazed turkey meatballs paired with herb rice are a weeknight winner and a holiday twist all in one.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 small onion, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Cook rice in a separate saucepan if not prepared.
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon parsley until just combined.
- Form into meatballs and sear in the hot skillet for about 3 minutes per side until browned.
- Remove meatballs and set aside. In the same skillet, add cranberry sauce and chicken broth. Stir and warm gently until glossy.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the glaze for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked.
- Fluff cooked rice with a fork, stir in dill and remaining parsley, season lightly with salt.
- Serve meatballs over herb rice, drizzling with extra glaze on top.
Notes
- Chill meat mixture before shaping for easier handling.
- Wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking when forming meatballs.
- Use homemade cranberry sauce for an extra special touch.
- Add red pepper flakes to the glaze for a spicy version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: cranberry glazed turkey meatballs, herb rice, sweet and savory turkey meatballs, easy turkey dinner, holiday meatballs