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Turkey meatballs with zucchini noodles

Baked Low-Carb Zucchini Meatballs

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup zucchini finely grated and squeezed dry
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Marinara or pesto for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Grate zucchini and wrap in a clean towel, squeezing out as much moisture as possible.
  3. Combine ground meat, squeezed zucchini, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper and mix until just combined.
  4. Roll into 1.5-inch balls and place on the prepared sheet.
  5. Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  6. Serve with marinara or pesto for dipping.