Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini (SO Tender and Moist!)
A lighter take on your classic meatball recipe, these turkey zucchini meatballs are perfect for when you're craving healthier comfort food that won't weigh you down. They're unbelievably tender and packed with protein and veggies, making them a wholesome option for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs plain
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- ¼ cup grated white onion
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wrap your shredded zucchini in 2-3 paper towels and squeeze out as much water as you can.
- Add all of the meatball ingredients to a large mixing bowl and combine. I like to first mix the dry ingredients (panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, kosher salt) and then incorporate the shredded mozzarella and shredded zucchini. After that, I'll add the wet ingredients (grated onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce) and finish with the ground turkey. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the meatball mixture into 24 evenly-sized meatballs and place them on your prepared baking sheet. I used a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop to do this.
- Transfer the meatballs to your preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Toss them with your favorite sauce and serve over pasta or as the main dish. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized meatballs. I use a 1.5-tablespoon medium-sized cookie scoop.
- Squeeze the water out of your zucchini before adding it to the meatball mixture. You don't have to go crazy here. Just a good squeeze in a couple of paper towels will do the job.
- Grate your onion using the large holes on a 4-sided box grater.
- The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.
Nutrition
Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 209IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg
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