Pork Free Basil-Parsley Turkey Meatball Bites with Roasted Potato
These herby turkey meatball bites are the kind of crowd-pleasing appetizer or easy weeknight dinner that comes together on a single sheet pan with minimal fuss. Ground turkey gets loaded with fresh basil, flat-leaf parsley, and dried oregano, then bound together with quick-cooking oats for a tender, juicy bite that holds its shape beautifully. Garlic-infused olive oil does a lot of heavy lifting here — it seasons both the meatballs and the golden-edged Yukon Gold potatoes without requiring a long ingredient list. Everything roasts together in a hot oven, so the potatoes get crispy at the edges while the meatballs cook through to a safe 165°F, all on the same pan. For anyone avoiding pork, meatball recipes can be a minefield of hidden sausage blends or pork-based binders, but this one is built entirely around turkey from the start — no substitutions needed. A final scatter of fresh parsley brightens the whole platter and makes it look far more impressive than the effort involved. It's simple, satisfying, and genuinely delicious straight from the oven.
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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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