Turkey Snack Bites (Printable)
Protein-packed turkey bites with carrot, zucchini, and herbs for a flavorful, healthy snack option.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 14 oz ground turkey breast
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small carrot, grated
03 - 1 small zucchini, grated and excess moisture squeezed out
04 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Binding & Seasoning
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
08 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ For Baking
13 - 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
# How-to Steps:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine ground turkey, grated carrot, grated zucchini, spring onions, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
03 - Stir the mixture until evenly combined, taking care not to overwork it.
04 - With damp hands, shape the mixture into 20 small bite-sized balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Lightly brush each snack bite with olive oil to encourage browning during baking.
06 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Allow the bites to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- They're protein-packed but taste nothing like you're eating something virtuous.
- Twenty bites means you can freeze half and bake them whenever the craving hits, no planning required.
- The grated vegetables disappear into the mix so completely that even the vegetable-resistant eat them without complaint.
02 -
- Squeeze that grated zucchini until your hands ache or the bites will fall apart in the oven, which I learned the hard way during batch number three.
- Don't overwork the mixture once everything is combined or you'll end up with dense, tough bites instead of tender ones.
03 -
- Brushing with olive oil before baking makes all the difference between bites that look homemade and ones that look intentional.
- Keep your hands damp while shaping or you'll spend more time peeling turkey off your palms than actually forming bites.