🦃✨ Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls
Mediterranean • Festive • Light & Flavorful
⭐ Ingredients (makes 12–14 balls)
For the stuffing balls
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450g ground turkey (or chicken)
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1 cup whole-wheat bread cubes (or almond flour for low-carb)
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 egg
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½ cup dried cranberries (or ⅓ cup fresh chopped)
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¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp thyme
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½ tsp rosemary
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Mediterranean add-ins
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¼ cup crumbled feta
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¼ cup chopped pistachios or walnuts
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2 tbsp lemon zest
For brushing
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1–2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
🍽️ Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
Set oven to 200°C (400°F).
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Prepare the stuffing mixture
In a large bowl, combine:
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Ground turkey
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Bread cubes (or almond flour)
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Onion
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Garlic
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Egg
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Cranberries
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Parsley
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Oregano, thyme, rosemary, paprika
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Salt & pepper
Mix gently with your hands until everything is well combined.
(If the mixture feels too wet, add extra bread cubes; if too dry, add 1–2 tbsp broth.)
3️⃣ Shape into balls
Form golf-ball size balls (about 12–14).
Place on the baking tray.
Brush tops with a little olive oil.
4️⃣ Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked through.
5️⃣ Serve
Serve warm with:
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Yogurt-garlic dip
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Cranberry-orange sauce
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Tahini-lemon dressing
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Pomegranate glaze
Perfect for appetizers, meal prep, or a light Mediterranean protein dish.
🌿 Mediterranean Variations
➤ Lemon–Herb Version
Add fresh mint + zest of 1 lemon + chopped pistachios.
➤ Feta-Stuffed Balls
Place a small cube of feta in the center before forming each ball.
➤ Low-Carb Version
Replace bread cubes with ½ cup almond flour.
