Brown Butter Turkey Meatballs with Crispy Sage Potatoes

Name: Brown Butter Turkey Meatballs with Crispy Sage Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 leaves fresh sage; 3 tablespoon cooking oil divided; 1 pound ground turkey; 1 egg yolk; 1/4 cup dried Italian breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; 1 clove garlic minced; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon cooking oil; 10-20 sage leaves; 2 cup chicken or vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pound small to medium Yukon Gold potatoes; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons salted butter cut into slices; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme chopped

There's something magical about the rich nuttiness of brown butter and it makes these Brown Butter Turkey Meatballs and Crispy Sage Potatoes the perfect dinner.

Glycemic Load: 17.0 (Medium)

631 calories per serving

Serves: 4

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 40 minutes

Original recipe: afoodloverskitchen.com

About This Calculation

Brown Butter Turkey Meatballs with Crispy Sage Potatoes has a medium glycemic load of 17.0 per serving — moderate blood sugar impact — portion size and meal composition matter.

The primary glycemic load contributors are Yukon Gold potatoes (GL 13.6), dried Italian breadcrumbs (GL 3.4), sage leaves (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.