For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture. These meatballs are delicious served with marinara sauce, pesto, or a simple tomato salad. To prevent the meatballs from sticking to the pan, line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Meatballs can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
Turkey Zucchini Meatballs
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME40 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS18
These juicy turkey meatballs are packed with fresh zucchini and aromatic spices, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish that's perfect as a main course or appetizer. Baked to perfection, they offer a healthier alternative to traditional fried meatballs.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate7 g
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Cholesterol60 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein10 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium262 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat7 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
0 mins
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
02
Step
10 mins
Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté zucchini and onion until softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let mixture cool to room temperature.
03
Step
2 mins
Soak bread in a small bowl with milk until milk is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Remove bread and gently squeeze out excess milk. Place bread in a food processor and pulse until mixture forms fine crumbs resembling wet sand.
04
Step
5 mins
Combine ground turkey with the sautéed zucchini mixture, bread crumbs, oregano, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Add eggs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley; mix thoroughly. Form mixture into 12 large meatballs using a large ice cream scoop.
05
Step
1 mins
Place 1/3 cup flour in a shallow dish. Dredge meatballs in flour and place 1 inch apart in the prepared baking pan. Drizzle olive oil over meatballs.
06
Step
34 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are lightly browned on top and no longer pink in the center, 30 to 38 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
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Kole Lang
Jun 8, 2025I used gluten-free breadcrumbs, and they turned out perfectly!
Kelly Goyette
May 7, 2025My family loved these! The zucchini adds a nice moisture and subtle sweetness.
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Apr 22, 2025So easy to make, and a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables.
Dakota Skiles
Apr 14, 2025I made these for a party, and they were a huge hit. Everyone wanted the recipe!