Name: Turkey Zucchini Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 1 medium zucchini, grated (excess moisture squeezed out); 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); Salt & pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking); Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground turkey
1 medium zucchini, grated (excess moisture squeezed out)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt & pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, grated zucchini, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Roll mixture into meatballs (about 1–1.5 inches each) and place them on the baking sheet.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet and quickly pan-sear baked meatballs for extra crispiness.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with marinara sauce, pasta, or on their own!