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Turkey Meatball Eyeballs & Black Bean Pasta

Turkey Meatball Eyeballs & Black Bean Pasta for a Spooky Feast

Delightful Turkey Meatball Eyeballs paired with black bean pasta for a nutritious Halloween feast.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey Lean protein option
  • 1 large Egg Binding agent
  • 1 cup Crushed Red Tortilla Chips Adds texture
  • 1 cup Mexican-Blend Cheese Creamy flavor
  • 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning Adds flavor
  • 12 pcs Stuffed Green Olives Creates 'eyeball' appearance
For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Black Bean Pasta Gluten-free alternative
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Jalapeno Chile Pepper Adds spice
  • 2 cloves Garlic Enhances flavor

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, crushed tortilla chips, cheese, and taco seasoning. Mix until well incorporated.
  3. Roll about 1.5 to 2 inches of the meat mixture into a ball and make a small indentation in each.
  4. Insert a halved stuffed green olive into each indentation.
  5. Arrange meatballs on baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  6. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook black bean pasta according to package instructions.
  7. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced jalapeno and minced garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Add drained black bean pasta to the skillet, toss to coat, and top with turkey meatball eyeballs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 12gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat meatballs in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes.

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