A delicious and healthy recipe for Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs served with zucchini noodles, perfect for a low-carb meal.
Author:Nicole Grace
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Skillet
Cuisine:American
Diet:Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound ground turkey
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium zucchini (about 6–7 inches), spiralized
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get around 16 meatballs.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Return the meatballs to the skillet, add the chopped parsley, and toss everything together. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a little heat.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, try mixing in some chopped spinach or finely diced bell peppers into the meatball mixture.
If you prefer a different protein, ground chicken or beef can be used instead of turkey.