Description
Looking for the best turkey zucchini meatballs recipe? This one is quick, easy, and so juicy perfect for simple dinner ideas! Whether you’re after a healthy weeknight meal or meal prep option, these meatballs deliver every time. Great for pasta, subs, or light meals. Save this easy meatball recipe for your next cozy dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup onion, grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F; line baking sheet with parchment.
- Grate zucchini and squeeze out moisture.
- Combine turkey, zucchini, egg, panko, Parmesan, garlic, onion, seasoning, salt, and pepper in bowl.
- Form into meatballs; place on baking sheet.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- Heat marinara in skillet; add meatballs and simmer a few minutes.
- Garnish with parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Swap panko for almond flour for a low-carb version.
- Serve over pasta, zoodles, or in a sub roll.
- Freeze cooked meatballs for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg