Herb-Roasted Turkey Meatballs with Sweet Potato

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

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A balanced, energy-boosting meal with lean protein and nutrient-dense veggies to support even energy levels during Whole30 reintroduction. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground turkey, parsley, basil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 lb ground turkey
1/4 cup, fresh, finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup, fresh, finely chopped basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 medium, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potato
1 cup, florets broccoli
1 tbsp, extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp dried oregano

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, combine 1/2 lb ground turkey, 1/4 cup fresh parsley, 1/4 cup fresh basil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper; mix gently until just combined.
Step 2: Form mixture into 12 meatballs (1 inch each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 3: Toss 2 medium peeled sweet potatoes (cut into 1/2-inch cubes) and 1 cup broccoli florets with 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper; spread on a separate baking sheet.
Step 4: Roast meatballs 15-18 minutes and vegetables 20-25 minutes until meatballs are golden and vegetables are tender-crisp.