Baked Spiced Turkey Meatballs with Roasted Cauliflower Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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Moist turkey meatballs seasoned with warming spices paired with fluffy roasted cauliflower rice for a nourishing and flavorful Whole30 dish. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground turkey, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
1 small, finely diced (about 1/2 cup) yellow onion
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 medium (about 5 cups riced) cauliflower head
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground turkey, 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
Step 2: Form the mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs (about 1.5 inches each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 3: On a separate baking sheet, spread the riced cauliflower from 1 medium cauliflower head (about 5 cups) tossed with 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of sea salt.
Step 4: Bake meatballs and cauliflower rice for 20-25 minutes. Flip meatballs halfway through for even browning and stir cauliflower rice once for even roasting.
Step 5: Drizzle remaining 2 tbsp olive oil over cauliflower rice after roasting and fluff with a fork. Garnish meatballs with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
Step 6: Serve the warm spiced turkey meatballs atop the roasted cauliflower rice for a balanced, Whole30-friendly dinner.