Name: Zucchini Turkey Meatball
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground turkey meat; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 large eggs; 3 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; Salt and ground black pepper, to taste; 2 cups zucchini, finely grated and drained; 1 small red onion, grated; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Ingredients

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2 pounds ground turkey meat
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 large eggs
3 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups zucchini, finely grated and drained
1 small red onion, grated
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, olive oil, minced garlic, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, zucchini, and grated onion until well combined.
Form the mixture into two-tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Prepare your marinara sauce while the meatballs bake.

Notes

Ensure to drain the zucchini well to prevent a watery mixture.
You can substitute ground beef for turkey if preferred.
Adjust seasoning to your personal taste preference.

Author: Sarah
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dishes
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 meatball
Calories: 250
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 65mg