Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs

About 350 calories, 35–40 g protein

4 servings

  • 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup water

  1. Mix turkey, egg, flaxseed, Parmesan and seasonings.
  2. Form 12 meatballs.
  3. Put water and marinara in the Instant Pot.
  4. Place meatballs into the sauce.
  5. Cook 8 minutes on High Pressure.
  6. Natural release 5 minutes.
  7. Serve with cooked zucchini noodles or steamed green beans.

Bonus: The ground flax provides additional fiber without adding many digestible carbohydrates.