Turkey Meatballs

By zhanghengshuo

4 Person

35 Minutes

393 Calories

There’s nothing not to love about these meal-prep turkey meatballs with zucchini noodles. They’re rich and juicy but balanced out with plenty of good-for-you greens. Better yet, they’re ready in about half an hour and will last you the whole workweek. It's absolutely easy, healthy and delicious, just try it out!

Ingredients

Sides

Parmesan cheese, as needed for garnishing
2 cups Marinara sauce
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
3 pounds Zucchini, spiralized

Meatballs

1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 tsp. Kosher salt
1 pound Ground turkey
3 tbsp. Grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Fresh chopped parsley
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 Sweet onion, minced
1 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
Nonstick spray

Method

01

MAKE THE MEATBALLS: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with nonstick spray.
02

In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, 1 minute more.
03

Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and cool slightly. Stir in the parsley, Parmesan and turkey; season with salt and pepper. Form the mixture intoballs (about 2 tablespoons each) and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
04

Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake the meatballs until fully cooked, 17 to 20 minutes.
05

MAKE THE ZUCCHINI NOODLES: While the meatballs cook, toss the zucchini and salt together in a large colander and let sit for 5 minutes.
06

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the zucchini to the water for 1 minute, then drain completely.
07

To assemble (or to serve), divide the zucchini noodles among four containers (or plates). Top with meatballs and 1/2 cup marinara sauce. Garnish with Parmesan.
08

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to four days.

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Turkey Meatballs

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( By zhanghengshuo )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Calorie 393 Kcal
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 25 Mins
Total Time 35 Mins

02 Ingredients

Sides

Parmesan cheese, as needed for garnishing

2 cups Marinara sauce

1/2 tsp. Kosher salt

3 pounds Zucchini, spiralized

Meatballs

1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper

3/4 tsp. Kosher salt

1 pound Ground turkey

3 tbsp. Grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup Fresh chopped parsley

2 Garlic cloves, minced

1 Sweet onion, minced

1 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil

Nonstick spray

03 Method

Step 1

MAKE THE MEATBALLS: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with nonstick spray.

Step 2

In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, 1 minute more.

Step 3

Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and cool slightly. Stir in the parsley, Parmesan and turkey; season with salt and pepper. Form the mixture intoballs (about 2 tablespoons each) and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake the meatballs until fully cooked, 17 to 20 minutes.

Step 5

MAKE THE ZUCCHINI NOODLES: While the meatballs cook, toss the zucchini and salt together in a large colander and let sit for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the zucchini to the water for 1 minute, then drain completely.

Step 7

To assemble (or to serve), divide the zucchini noodles among four containers (or plates). Top with meatballs and 1/2 cup marinara sauce. Garnish with Parmesan.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to four days.

04 Author