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Description
These turkey meatballs are packed with hidden vegetables and served with zucchini noodles for a healthy, low-carb meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup finely grated zucchini
- 1/4 cup finely grated carrot
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, grated zucchini, grated carrot, chopped onion, almond flour, egg, Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While meatballs are baking, prepare the zucchini noodles.
- Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add zucchini noodles to the marinara sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Serve meatballs over zucchini noodles with marinara sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.
- You can substitute other finely grated vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Ensure zucchini noodles are not overcooked to maintain a slight crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: veggie loaded turkey meatballs, zoodles, hidden vegetables, marinara, low carb dinner, healthy meal