Pecan Free Basil-Parsley Turkey Meatball Bites with Roasted Potato
These herby turkey meatball bites are the kind of crowd-pleasing, one-pan situation that makes weeknight cooking feel genuinely exciting. Ground turkey gets loaded with fresh basil, flat-leaf parsley, and a hit of garlic-infused olive oil, then rolled into little bites that roast up juicy and golden alongside tender Yukon Gold potatoes. Quick-cooking oats act as the binder here, keeping everything together without any fuss or specialty ingredients. The whole thing comes together on a single sheet pan, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying dinner. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of the usual hidden culprits — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify at the store. A final scatter of fresh parsley over the platter makes it look like you put in way more effort than you did.
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4 servings
For the meatballs
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ cup quick-cooking oats
- 3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt, divided
For the potatoes
- 1 lb yukon gold potatoes, cut into ¾-inch pieces
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Toss the potato pieces with 1 tablespoon of the garlic-infused olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt on the prepared baking sheet, spreading them in a single layer. Roast for 10 minutes while you prepare the meatballs.
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