Herb-Roasted Turkey Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice and Tomato Basil Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

Lean turkey meatballs baked to perfection with fresh herbs, served over creamy cauliflower rice with a vibrant tomato sauce. This Italian-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground turkey, fresh parsley, fresh oregano for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh oregano
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 head, riced cauliflower
• 1 can (14 oz), diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, mix ground turkey, parsley, oregano, minced garlic, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until just combined. Roll into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. Step 2: Bake meatballs for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, turning once halfway.
3. Step 3: While meatballs cook, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add diced tomatoes, dried basil, remaining sea salt, and black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Step 4: Steam riced cauliflower for 5 minutes until tender. Stir 1/4 cup tomato sauce into cauliflower rice. Serve meatballs on top of cauliflower rice with extra sauce drizzled over the top.