Zucchini Turkey Meatballs
Zucchini Turkey Meatballs are the tastiest protein to meal prep and add to pasta, bowls or salads. Full of flavor and with hidden veggies!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini shredded (about 1.5 cups)
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ tablespoon oregano
- ½ tablespoon basil
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 clove garlic pressed
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup shredded cheese I like a blend of parmesan and mozzarella
Instructions
- Before you begin, shred your zucchini and gently wrap in a paper towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze out excess moisture (this helps ensure the meatballs stick together). Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- To a large mixing bowl add ground turkey, breadcrumbs, onion powder, salt, oregano, basil, paprika, pressed garlic, egg, shredded cheese and shredded zucchini. Mix well until fully combined.
- Once combined, roll into about 16 even sized meatballs (about 2 tablespoon in each). Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the center of the meatballs reaches 165F.
- Serve with pasta and sauce of choice!
Notes
*I have included the nutrition information for this recipe below. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget both your body and soul need nourishment!
Nutrition
Serving: 4meatballs | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 511mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 319IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 2mg
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