These turkey and zucchini meatballs are healthy, easy and simple to make. And totally customizable too and you can tweak to your taste. If you don’t like a few of the ingredients I’ve included in my version, leave them out! Sub for others you do. Be creative! Be free!
You can serve these delicious meatballs with pasta, zucchini noodles, quinoa, in a sandwich or even with just a favorite sauce. The options are endless!
Easy and Healthy Turkey and Zucchini Meatballs
You can serve these delicious turkey and zucchini meatballs with pasta, zucchini noodles, quinoa, in a sandwich or even with just a favorite sauce.
Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey (minced turkey) - lean
1 cup zucchini - chopped or shredded, about 1 medium zucchini
½ cup white onion - diced
½ cup oatmeal - instant
1 cup cheddar cheese - shredded, I used Sartori's Salsa Asiago
1 medium egg
2 small jalapeños - seeded and diced
1 tablespoon garlic - minced
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper - like McCormick's Hot Shot Blend)
1 tablespoon olive oil - optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- The optional step is to lightly sauté the diced onion, peppers and garlic until soft, about 8-10 minutes.
- Combine all ingredients and form into medium sized meatballs.
- Bake on a parchment lined baking sheet for 10 minutes, gently flip meatballs and cook for another 10 minutes. Serve and Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 256IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 1mg
How did this recipe turn out for you?We’re eager to hear your thoughts!
