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Nicole Grace

Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles Delight!

A delicious and healthy recipe for Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs served with zucchini noodles, perfect for a low-carb meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get around 16 meatballs.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  5. Add the spiralized zucchini to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
  6. 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.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

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.

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