I recently found out how good zucchini noodles are, so I’m experimenting with tons of variations I can do. Today, I’ll share with you the turkey meatballs with zucchini noodles recipe I altered from a post I saw online. It’s easy to prepare and makes a good meal when you want something filling and healthy.
Savoury Turkey Meatballs With Zucchini Noodles
Check out this easy recipe for tasty turkey meatballs with zucchini noodles that I recently perfected. It's so good and filling!
Ingredients
Meatball Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey (minced turkey)
2 cloves (affiliate link)garlic - minced
¾ cup red pepper (red capsicum) - diced
¼ large red onion - diced
½ cup kale - finely chopped
¼ cup (affiliate link)breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon (affiliate link)salt - seasoned
4 tablespoons feta cheese - crumbled reduced-fat
3 teaspoons (affiliate link)coconut oil - extra virgin
1 medium egg - if needed
Zoodle Ingredients
2 decent-sized zucchinis
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine meatball ingredients in a mixing bowl. Use a scoop (I used an ice cream scoop) and one hand to form into a ball shape. Add the egg if the mixture doesn’t hold up.
- Coat a large skillet with oil and bring to medium heat. Slowly add meatballs as you form each ball, careful not to fall apart or splash oil.
- Let meatballs brown on each side. I found tongs to be great to turn them around gently. Transfer to the preheated oven and cook for an additional 10 minutes. I don’t have a cast-iron skillet, so I transferred my meatballs into a foil-lined oven-safe pan, making sure to transfer all the oily goodness over with them.
- Spiralize zucchinis. I use my handheld Veggetti, and it does these kinds of jobs well. In a separate pan, add oil and bring to medium heat. Add zoodles, cooking for a few minutes, careful not to overcook. Overcooked zoodles will become soggy.
Nutrition
Calories: 514kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 65gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 237mgSodium: 1910mgPotassium: 967mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3780IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 270mgIron: 4mg
How did this recipe turn out for you?We’re eager to hear your thoughts!
