Medium
Dinner
Lean Turkey Meatballs
Protein-packed dinner option that's perfect for muscle building. Served with zucchini noodles for a complete meal.
David Thompson
Culinary Nutritionist
45m
Total Time
4
Servings
4.7
(156)
320
Calories
Nutrition per Serving
32g
Protein
15g
Carbs
14g
Fat
High-ProteinLow-CarbGluten-Free
Ingredients
500 g Ground Turkey
93% lean
400 g Zucchini
spiralized
1 large Egg
30 g Almond Flour
3 cloves Garlic
minced
30 g Fresh Parsley
chopped
200 ml Marinara Sauce
sugar-free
2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
5 minutes
2
In large bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, almond flour, garlic, and parsley. Mix gently.
3
Form mixture into 20 evenly-sized meatballs using your hands or a scoop.
4
Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
25 minutes
5
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large pan. Sauté zucchini noodles for 2-3 minutes.
6
Add marinara sauce to pan with zucchini. Add cooked meatballs and simmer 5 minutes.
Detailed Nutrition Facts
Calories
320 kcal
Protein
32 g
64% DV
Carbohydrates
15 g
5% DV
Fat
14 g
22% DV
Fiber
4 g
16% DV
Iron
3.8 mg
21% DV
💡 Pro Tips
Don't overmix the meat mixture to keep meatballs tender
Use a cookie scoop for evenly-sized meatballs
Can be frozen for up to 3 months