Southwest-Style Mini Turkey Meatballs
Southwest-Style Mini Turkey Meatballs pack a warm, smoky kick from chipotle and cumin, balanced by juicy turkey and a crunchy tortilla-chip crumb. A cool, tangy salsa-yogurt dip brightens each bite with cilantro and a hint of heat. Serve them hot for game day, potlucks, or as a fun dinner appetizer everyone can graze on.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Southwest-Style Mini Turkey Meatballs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, mix yogurt, salsa, cumin, and chipotle chili powder. Set 1 1/2 cups aside in the refrigerator.
- 2
In another bowl, mix turkey, crushed chips, egg, remaining seasoned yogurt, cilantro, corn, and black beans. Using a small scoop spoon, form tablespoon-sized balls, place them on a lightly greased shallow baking sheet, and bake in a preheated 400 degrees F oven for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
- 3
Serve the meatballs on shredded lettuce with the reserved sauce for dipping.
- Calories 68.26 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 3.68 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 8.54 g 3%
- Total Fat 2.46 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.4 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.98 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 103.36 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.96 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 50.11 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.31 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 59.57 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 11.26 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.41 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Southwest Style Mini Turkey Meatballs is made with 8 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Chipotle Powder, Eggs, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 68.26 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Southwest-Style Mini Turkey Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Chipotle Powder, Eggs, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Cumin. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Southwest-Style Mini Turkey Meatballs?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 68.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Southwest-Style Mini Turkey Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Southwest-Style Mini Turkey Meatballs healthy?
- Southwest-Style Mini Turkey Meatballs has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 68.26 calories and 3.68 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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