“Golden Abundance” Lemon-Herb Turkey Meatballs — Your New Year’s Symbol of Prosperity
Round like coins, golden like opportunity—these lemon-herb turkey meatballs symbolize wealth and new beginnings. Ready in 20 mins. Pair with my $0.99 turkey cookbooks!
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New Year’s isn’t just about resolutions—it’s about **setting intentions with food that symbolizes your hopes**.
In many cultures, **round shapes = coins**, **golden color = prosperity**, and **turkey = high-protein fuel for your goals**.
That’s why I created these **“Golden Abundance” Lemon-Herb Turkey Meatballs**—juicy, bright, and ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for appetizers, grain bowls, or a cozy main dish.
“I served these at my New Year’s Eve party and my guests asked for the recipe before midnight!” — Lena K., reader
✨ Why This Works
- Symbolic & delicious** — round = coins, golden = wealth
- High-protein & light** — 22g protein per serving
- Make-ahead friendly** — freeze raw or cooked
- Works in air fryer or oven** — no stovetop needed
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 18 meatballs)
- 1.5 lbs ground turkey
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for oven baking only)
🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Mix**: In a bowl, combine all ingredients (except olive oil). Use hands for best texture.
- Form**: Roll into 18 even meatballs (about 1.5" diameter).
- Cook**:
- Air Fryer**: 375°F for 12 minutes (no oil needed)
- Oven**: 400°F for 18 minutes on parchment-lined tray (brush with olive oil)
- Serve**: With lemon-dill yogurt sauce (Greek yogurt + lemon juice + dill) or marinara.
💡 Pro Tips
- Don’t overmix**—keeps meatballs tender
- Freeze raw**: Place on tray, freeze solid, then bag. Cook from frozen (+3 mins)
- Double the batch**—they reheat beautifully for lunch!
❤️ Pair With My $0.99 Cookbooks
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May your new year be filled with golden opportunities—and seconds of these meatballs! 🍋✨
— Rossi
Friend, cookbook author, and your go-to for stress-free celebrations