Healthy Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles
Delicious and nutritious turkey meatballs paired with fresh zucchini noodles create a low-carb, protein-packed meal perfect for a healthy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat preferred)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized into zoodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce (low sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 16 small meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 18-20 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown.
- While the meatballs bake, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zoodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
- Add marinara sauce to the skillet with zoodles and stir to combine, warming through.
- Serve the baked turkey meatballs on top of the zoodles and sauce. Garnish with additional parsley or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture or serve with a sprinkle of fresh basil on top.