Turkey meatballs zucchini noodles: A healthy twist!
A healthy and delicious recipe featuring turkey meatballs served over zucchini noodles, perfect for a low-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- In a separate pan, sauté the spiralized zucchini noodles for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Serve the meatballs over the zucchini noodles and top with marinara sauce and fresh basil.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the zucchini noodles, such as bell peppers or spinach.
- Leftover meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg