Turkey pesto meatballs

Turkey Pesto Meatballs

Amanda Li, RD

Written by: Amanda Li, RD

Updated: November 15th, 2022

Looking for a new dinner idea? Check out these easy and delicious turkey pesto meatballs!

Ingredients (serves 4) 

Instructions:


Amanda Li is a Toronto-based Registered Dietitian, owner of Wellness Simplified, Professor at George Brown College and a foodie at heart. Upon completing a culinary arts diploma she knew she wanted to bring together her dietetic experience to create a nutrition coaching philosophy that is foodcentric and grounded in teaching individuals a basic life skill – nourishing their body, mind and soul. Her aim is to encourage, educate, and equip individuals with the hands-on food skills to make healthy eating the easier choice!

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