Pesto Turkey Meatball Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Pesto Turkey Meatball Tacos are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, combining flavorful turkey meatballs with vibrant pesto. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun gathering with friends.

The tacos are easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Enjoy a unique and satisfying meal that brings together the freshness of pesto and the heartiness of turkey meatballs.

Delicious Pesto Turkey Meatball Tacos

This recipe features tender turkey meatballs infused with pesto, served in warm tortillas and topped with fresh vegetables. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 small tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, pesto, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake Meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
Warm Tortillas: While the meatballs are baking, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
Assemble Tacos: Place a few meatballs in each tortilla and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cheese if desired.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.