High-Protein Swedish Meatballs with Noodles (Healthy Comfort Food Recipe)
This High-Protein Swedish Meatballs with Noodles recipe takes a nostalgic comfort food and transforms it into a fitness-friendly dish. Juicy lean meatballs, creamy lightened sauce, and protein-packed noodles come together for a satisfying meal that fuels your body while delighting your taste buds. Perfect for post-workout dinners, family nights, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 onion grated
- 2 cloves garlic
- Spices nutmeg, allspice, salt, pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup low-fat milk
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt for sauce
- 8 oz high-protein pasta
Instructions
- Mix meatball ingredients in bowl.
- Roll into balls, brown in skillet.
- Whisk broth, milk, cornstarch → simmer into sauce.
- Stir in Greek yogurt, season.
- Return meatballs to skillet, simmer 10 min.
- Cook noodles separately, drain.
- Plate noodles, top with meatballs + sauce.