Baked Turkey Zucchini Meatballs
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 2 lbs ground turkey breast
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tbsp italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup zucchini, finely grated drained and packed
- 1 small red onion finely diced
Sauce
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp sugar
- 2 tsp italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a large bowl combine ground turkey, olive oil, minced garlic, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, zucchini, and onion. Using your hands mix the meat mixture until the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Scoop two tablespoon sized balls of meat from the mix, roll into a firm ball, and place on prepared baking sheet; repeat with remaining meat.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven to bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they’re evenly brown and cooked though.
- Meanwhile, warm the oil for the sauce in a large saucepan over medium-heat. Add in the garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds or until fragrant. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.
- Simmer the sauce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When meatballs are done baking, add them to the sauce, stir to coat, and serve.
Notes
Recipe from PreventionRD
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