Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles
Lean turkey meatballs served over spiralized zucchini noodles with marinara sauce. A low-carb, high-protein alternative to traditional spaghetti with 38g protein per serving.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large zucchini, spiralized
- 3 cups marinara sauce (low sugar)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Extra parmesan for serving
Instructions
- 1
Make meatball mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, parmesan, almond flour, eggs, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Form meatballs
Shape mixture into 20-24 meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place on a plate.
- 3
Cook meatballs
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Simmer in sauce
Add marinara sauce to the skillet with meatballs. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
- 5
Prepare zoodles
While meatballs simmer, heat a separate pan over medium heat. Sauté zucchini noodles for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but still firm.
- 6
Serve
Divide zoodles among plates, top with meatballs and marinara sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.
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How long does it take to make Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles?
The listed total time is 45 minutes. Prep time is 20 minutes and cooking time is 25 minutes. Follow the instructions for any resting or chilling steps.
How many servings does this Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles recipe make?
This recipe yields 4 servings.
What is the difficulty level of this Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles recipe?
The listed difficulty level is easy.