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Best for Muscle Gain

Turkey Protein Meatballs with Quinoa

High calorie, high protein - perfect for building muscle

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Serves: 1

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz (170 g) ground turkey (93/7)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/4 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli
  • Italian herbs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, and herbs

  2. 2

    Form into 12 meatballs, bake at 375°F for 18 minutes

  3. 3

    Heat marinara sauce in pan

  4. 4

    Add cooked meatballs to sauce

  5. 5

    Serve over quinoa with steamed broccoli, top with parmesan

💡 Pro Tips

  • • Prep ingredients ahead of time to save cooking time
  • • Double the recipe and freeze half for easy meal prep
  • • Adjust seasonings to taste - everyone's preferences are different
  • • Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3-4 days

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (adjusted)
Calories780
Protein52g
Carbohydrates58g
Fat24g
Macro Distribution
ProteinCarbsFat

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Best Time to Eat

Midday (12-2 PM)
Great post-workout recovery meal