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Cranberry Turkey Meatballs Recipe

This Cranberry Turkey Meatballs Recipe uses plant-based turkey with tangy cranberry sauce for a vegan dish that feels celebratory and smart.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Plant-based ground turkey – 300 g
  • Breadcrumbs – ½ cup
  • Unsweetened almond milk – ¼ cup
  • Flaxseed powder – 1 tablespoon
  • Water – 2½ tablespoons
  • Onion – ¼ cup finely chopped
  • Garlic – 2 cloves minced
  • Black pepper – ¼ teaspoon
  • Salt – to taste
  • Cranberry Sauce
Cranberries (fresh or frozen) – 1 cup
  • Maple syrup – 2 tablespoons
  • Orange juice – ¼ cup
  • Apple cider vinegar – 1 teaspoon

Method
 

  1. Mix flaxseed powder with water and rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Combine plant-based turkey, breadcrumbs, almond milk, flax mixture, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Shape mixture into even meatballs.
  4. Preheat oven to 190°C and line a tray.
  5. Bake meatballs for 20 minutes, flipping once.
  6. Simmer cranberries, maple syrup, orange juice, and vinegar for 10 minutes until thick.
  7. Toss baked meatballs in sauce and serve warm.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 310 kcal
  • Total Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 23 g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Vitamin C: 30%
  • Iron: 20%
  • Zinc: 15%
  • Vitamin B6: 18%
  • Potassium: 12%

Additional Notes / Tips to Enhance the Flavor

  • Add rosemary if sophistication feels required.
  • Serve with toothpicks for social dominance.
  • Double the sauce because restraint is optional.
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