Description
Looking for the best turkey zucchini meatballs recipe? This one is quick, easy, and healthy! These juicy meatballs are a simple dinner idea perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or family dinners. Made with fresh zucchini and parmesan, they are the best way to enjoy a lighter comfort meal. Save this easy turkey zucchini meatballs recipe for your next dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Grate zucchini and squeeze out moisture using a kitchen towel.
- Combine turkey, zucchini, garlic, egg, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Mix gently until combined.
- Form into meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Warm marinara sauce in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add cooked meatballs to sauce and toss gently.
- Serve hot with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Swap breadcrumbs for almond flour to make it low-carb.
- Great to freeze for quick meals later.
- Serve over pasta, zoodles, or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 125mg