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Turkey Meatballs and Zucchini Noodles
15 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
How to Make Turkey Meatballs and Zucchini Noodles
This Italian-inspired version features delicious turkey meatballs and low-carb zucchini noodles for a healthy meal the whole family will enjoy.
15 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
1/4 of recipe
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Mix until well combined.
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With wet hands, form the mixture into meatballs, approximately 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the sheet pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
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While the meatballs bake, toss the zucchini noodles with olive oil, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and spread them on the second sheet pan.
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Bake until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
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Warm marinara sauce on the stove and toss the warm meatballs in the sauce.
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Serve meatballs over the zucchini noodles and garnish with the olives and fresh parsley.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1/4 of recipe
- Amount per serving Calories 360
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
13g
17%
- Saturated Fat 2g 10%
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 100mg 33%
- Sodium 370mg 16%
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Total Carbohydrate
28g
10%
- Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
- Total Sugars 12g
- Added Sugars 1g 2%
- Protein 35g
- Potassium 1126mg 24%
Ingredients
lean ground turkey (93% lean)
1 lbs
bread crumbs
1/2 cup
Parmesan cheese (grated)
1/4 cup
eggs
1 large
garlic (minced)
2 clove
dried oregano
1 tsp
black pepper (divided)
1/2 tsp
marinara sauce (no salt added)
2 cup
zucchini (spiralized into noodles)
4 med
Kalamata olives (pitted)
1/4 cup
olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp
fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tbsp
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