Tender Protein-Rich Turkey Bites (Printable Version)
Savory turkey bites combining ground meat, veggies, and herbs, baked to golden perfection.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 14 oz ground turkey breast
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small carrot, grated
03 - 1 small zucchini, grated and excess moisture squeezed out
04 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Binding & Seasoning
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
08 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ For Baking
13 - 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, grated carrot, grated zucchini, spring onions, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly combined without overmixing.
03 - Using damp hands, shape the mixture into 20 small bite-sized balls and arrange them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Lightly brush each bite with olive oil to encourage browning during baking.
05 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden brown and fully cooked.
06 - Allow the bites to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
# Top Tips:
01 -
- They're sneaky protein bombs that taste like a treat, not a health food.
- Make a full batch on Sunday and snack all week without guilt or prep.
- Naturally gluten-free and adaptable to whatever's sitting in your fridge.
02 -
- Squeeze out the zucchini moisture aggressively—watery zucchini is the number one reason bites fall apart or cook unevenly.
- Don't skip the halfway turn; it's the secret to browning that looks intentional instead of patchy.
03 -
- Form bites slightly smaller than you think they should be because they'll firm up as they cook and won't feel mealy.
- Let the cooked bites cool completely on the pan before transferring so they hold their shape and don't crack.