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Flavorful Nye Turkey Meatball Dinner Bowl with Easy Citrus Fennel Salad

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A comforting and fresh dinner bowl featuring juicy turkey meatballs seasoned with spices and herbs, paired with a crisp citrus fennel salad. Perfect for quick weeknight meals or casual dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) ground turkey (preferably lean, 93% lean for best texture)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
  • 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup (15g) fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Cooked quinoa or brown rice, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined, about 5 minutes.
  2. Shape the mixture into about 16 golf ball-sized meatballs. Wet hands slightly if mixture is sticky.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C), about 15-20 minutes total. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  4. While meatballs cook, thinly slice fennel bulb and red onion. Peel and segment oranges, removing seeds. Combine fennel, onion, orange segments, and chopped mint in a mixing bowl.
  5. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over salad and toss gently. Let sit 5-10 minutes to marry flavors.
  6. Spoon cooked quinoa or brown rice into bowls if using. Arrange turkey meatballs on top, then pile on citrus fennel salad. Garnish with extra mint leaves if desired.
  7. Serve immediately while meatballs are warm and salad is crisp.

Notes

Do not overmix meatball mixture to keep meatballs tender. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Thinly slice fennel and onion for best salad texture. Salad can be prepared ahead and dressed just before serving. For gluten-free, substitute panko with almond flour or gluten-free crackers. Meatballs can be baked at 400°F for 15-20 minutes as an alternative to frying.

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