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Baked Turkey Meatballs with Polenta and Marinara⏱ 35 min total
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Baked Turkey Meatballs with Polenta and Marinara

Per 1 serving · 274 g · 16 ingredients

Calories
355
18%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    20g
    23% of calories
  • Carbs
    39g
    44% of calories
  • Fat
    13g
    33% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Baked Turkey Meatballs with Polenta and Marinara (274 g) has 355 calories, with 20 g of protein, 39 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (44% of calories). It is high in protein (40% DV), Vitamin E (25% DV) and Vitamin K (60% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 45% and 24% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
129cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.6g
Net carbs
35g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4.3g
9.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein40%
  • Vitamin E25%
  • Vitamin K60%
  • Riboflavin (B2)23%
  • Niacin59%
  • Vitamin B642%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber15%
  • Vitamin A14%
  • Folate (B9)11%
  • Pantothenic acid19%
  • Choline13%
  • Calcium17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium45%
  • Cholesterol24%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with parchment or lightly oil it.

  2. 2

    In a food processor, pulse the spinach, parsley, basil, sage, garlic, fennel seeds, salt, and pepper until finely chopped and cohesive.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, gently mix the ground turkey and egg. Add the herb mixture, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan and mix just until combined. Form into evenly sized meatballs.

  4. 4

    Stir 2 tablespoons marinara with olive oil and brush over the meatballs.

  5. 5

    Bake until browned and cooked through, 15–20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer in the center reads 165°F.

  6. 6

    Meanwhile, warm the remaining marinara in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the polenta according to package directions; whisking in the milk for a creamier texture.

  7. 7

    Transfer the baked meatballs to the marinara and simmer 3–5 minutes to coat. Serve over polenta.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (274 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A129 μg
14%
Vitamin C7 mg
7%
Vitamin D1 μg
5%
Vitamin E4 mg
25%
Vitamin K72 μg
60%
Thiamine0.1 mg
9%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
23%
Niacin9 mg
59%
Vitamin B61 mg
42%
Folate (B9)44 μg
11%
Vitamin B121 μg
38%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
19%
Choline73 mg
13%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium175 mg
17%
Iron3 mg
32%
Potassium696 mg
15%
Magnesium51 mg
12%
Phosphorus252 mg
36%
Zinc2 mg
19%
Copper0.2 mg
21%
Manganese0.3 mg
12%
Selenium20 μg
37%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.2 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene829 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride29 μg—
Fructose3 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose3 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.5 g—
Hydroxyproline0.1 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose2 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene16,275 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0.1 g—
Methionine0.5 g—
Monounsaturated fats5 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol49 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch4 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 62 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D31 μg—

Burning 355 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 67min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 43min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 30min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 50min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Baked Turkey Meatballs with Polenta and Marinara?

One serving of Baked Turkey Meatballs with Polenta and Marinara (1 serving) has 355 calories, which works out to 129 calories per 100 g. That is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Baked Turkey Meatballs with Polenta and Marinara high in protein?

It provides a solid 20 g of protein per serving (40% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 23% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Baked Turkey Meatballs with Polenta and Marinara keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 35 g of net carbs and 44% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Baked Turkey Meatballs with Polenta and Marinara?

1038 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Baked Turkey Meatballs with Polenta and Marinara?

9.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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