Gluten-Free Turkey Meatballs with Peppers

Name: Gluten-Free Turkey Meatballs with Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound 85% lean ground turkey; 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped (see note); 1 egg; 1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (see note); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (see note); 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (use a gluten-free brand); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 sweet onion, sliced; 2 bell peppers, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups marinara sauce (we use Rao's); 4 ounces fresh mozzarella

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

These gluten-free turkey meatballs are perfect. The meatballs can stand on their own, but we added peppers, onions, and cheese to make the dish feel complete. There are no breadcrumbs in the meatballs, so they're totally gluten free (and low carb!), but they're still super moist and flavorful.

Updated at: Wed, 20 Aug 2025 01:45:15 GMT