What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground turkey$4.99/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $6.24Typical price | |
| Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.29Typical price | |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price | |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price | |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price | |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.40 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Honey or maple syrupSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Ground turkey for Ground beefabout $0.50/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$1.73 per serving$6.94 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup parsley
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- salt and pepper (optional)
Steps
- Microwave the sweet potatoes for 6 to 8 minutes, turning halfway, until they are soft enough to mash.
- Heat the oven to 400 F and line a large baking sheet with oil.
- Cook the chopped onion and garlic in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Scoop out the sweet potato flesh and mix it with turkey, onion, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, parmesan, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into 18 meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20 to 24 minutes, until the centers reach 165 F.
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