Name: Easy Ginger Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 32 oz ground turkey ((2 lbs)); 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 1 egg; 1-1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; olive oil (for drizzling on top)

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Easy Ginger Turkey Meatballs are made with ground turkey, fresh ginger, green onions, shredded carrots, garlic and egg. Lightly seasoned with salt and pepper and perfect for dipping in ranch, tzatziki sauce, or tossed in your favorite sauce. They’re also great on their own and make a healthy meal that is family and kid friendly! Not to mention, these meatballs are also gluten free, paleo, Whole30, and SCD friendly.

turkey meatballs with ginger, green onion, and shredded carrots stacked on a white plate

Easy Turkey Meatballs

Think of one of your favorite recipes that you know will taste delicious, no matter what, every time you make it. That’s what type of recipe these Easy Ginger Turkey Meatballs are for me and my family.

I have made them many times over the years and still go back to this recipe every time. My daughter even loves these, which is surprising because she has become a bit of a picky eater in her toddler years.

Looking for more meatball recipes? Check out our easy go-to meatballs and our buffalo turkey meatballs!

ginger turkey meatballs stacked on a white plate with tzatziki sauce in a bowl next to it

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Unique Flavor: The ground turkey, ginger, green onions, and garlic all combine together in a delicious way. If you’ve never tried turkey with ginger before, I encourage you to do it because you’ll be surprised at what a great pair the two are together.

Convenient: These meatballs are very easy to make. Simply mix the ingredients together, roll into balls, and bake for 20-25 minutes. That’s it! They also make great leftovers and freeze well.

Family Friendly: Like I mentioned, my family loves these meatballs! I like to keep a batch in the freezer for those days we don’t know what to make. We toss them into spaghetti or serve on their own for a tasty protein packed side dish.

Ingredients For Ginger Turkey Meatballs

Ground Turkey: I enjoy cooking with ground turkey since it is a leaner alternative to ground beef. It also tends to be more affordable at the grocery store than ground beef.
Green Onions: The green onions are my husband's favorite thing about this recipe and I have to agree with him, they are a delicious touch that makes these meatballs mouthwatering.
Shredded Carrots: The carrots are another addition to this recipe that I think might be surprising to some people but I love an easy opportunity to add more veggies to a recipe.
Egg: The egg helps combine the ingredients and bind the meatballs together when they are baked.
Ginger: Another star in this recipe is the ginger. Use fresh grated ginger for these meatballs, it makes a difference, trust me. Feel free to add more ginger if you like the taste too for a little added flavor.
Garlic: Also use fresh minced garlic.
Salt and Pepper: feel free to adjust and add more or less of the salt and pepper to your taste.
Olive Oil: You don’t need much olive oil for this recipe but just a little bit for the tops of the meatballs before they head to the oven.

baked ginger turkey meatballs on a baking sheet with parchment paper

How To Make Healthy Turkey Meatballs

These ginger turkey meatballs are very easy to make! Simply mix together, form the meatballs and bake.

Here’s the steps to make the ginger turkey meatballs:

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, chopped green onions, shredded carrots, egg, fresh ginger, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Mix with your clean hands until everything is thoroughly combined. Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form 1-½ inch balls. Place the meatballs evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly drizzle the meatballs with olive oil on top.
Place in the oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through with an internal temp of 165°F.

fork stabbing a turkey meatball on a plate with tzatziki sauce and cucumbers

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do you shred the carrots?

I use the smallest shredding disk attachment on my food processor so the carrot pieces are thin. If the carrots are shredded too thick, the texture will be affected and the meatballs won’t stay together as easily. You also don’t need to peel the large carrots as long as you wash them and cut the green ends off.

What size should I make the turkey meatballs?

I use a cookie 1-½ inch cookie scoop when I make these meatballs. You could also just use your clean hands to form the balls. I like using the cookie scoop so it’s easier to get even sizing between each meatball but it’s up to you. Cooking time might be affected if the meatballs are smaller or larger than specified.

How To Store

Like I mentioned, I usually double this recipe to have enough extra meatballs to freeze. Storing these ginger turkey meatballs is simple. They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Alternatively, they can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months in a freezer safe bag or container.

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