Description
Looking for the best turkey zucchini meatballs recipe? This one is easy, healthy, and packed with flavor perfect for weeknight dinners! Whether you’re after light comfort food or a protein-packed meal, these juicy meatballs deliver every time. Great for meal prep, family dinners, and freezer-friendly cooking. Save this easy turkey meatball recipe for your next cooking day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
Instructions
- Grate zucchini, squeeze out moisture.
- Mix turkey, zucchini, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic, onion, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in skillet, sear meatballs until golden.
- Add marinara, cover, simmer 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve over noodles, rice, or salad, garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes for an easier method.
- Add red pepper flakes for spice.
- Freeze cooked meatballs for quick future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg