Dinner · Italian-American · 4 servings
Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini
- 30 min total
- 319 kcal
- 12.4 g carbs
- 28.5 g protein
Skillet turkey meatballs mixed with egg and grated Parmesan, browned then simmered with zucchini half-moons and no-sugar-added marinara. Finish with a light sprinkle of shredded Parmesan and mozzarella at the table.
Prep 10 minCook 18 minTotal 30 mineasy
Ingredients
Recipes are written for 4 servings. Multiples of 4 scale best.
Amounts are for 4 household servings.
Allergens: milk, egg
Grab first: No-sugar-added marinara jar, pre-shredded Parmesan and mozzarella, ground turkey, Zucchini sliced at home is fast enough
Directions
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Tested in our kitchen by Chef Merin (cooked 2026-09-08).
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Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3 medium zucchini (about 196 g each), sliced into half-moons
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- 1 1/2 cups no-sugar-added marinara
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- Italian seasoning, to taste
- garlic powder, to taste
- salt
- pepper
- shredded Parmesan, for the table
- shredded mozzarella, for the table
Directions
- Mix the turkey, egg, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches across.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs 6–8 minutes, turning.
- Add zucchini and marinara. Cover and simmer 8–10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and zucchini is soft.
- Serve topped with a light sprinkle of shredded Parmesan and shredded mozzarella at the table.
Notes
Allergens: milk, egg
Grab first: No-sugar-added marinara jar, pre-shredded Parmesan and mozzarella, ground turkey, Zucchini sliced at home is fast enough
Nutrition per serving (estimate)
- Calories
- 319 kcal
- Total fat
- 17.9 g
- Saturated fat
- 4.8 g
- Trans fat
- 0.2 g
- Cholesterol
- 136 mg
- Sodium
- 1689 mg
- Carbohydrate
- 12.4 g
- Fiber
- 3.1 g
- Total sugars
- 7.7 g
- Added sugars
- 0 g
- Protein
- 28.5 g
Estimates only — not a Nutrition Facts label.
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