Turkey Zucchini Meatballs
We love turkey zucchini meatballs and are always looking for ways to perfect them! A healthy dinner starts with healthy ingredients and these yummy meatballs have lean turkey, oatmeal, and 2 whole cups of shredded zucchini!
After the meatballs have baked in the oven, we give them a light and tasty glaze with BBQ sauce. No one can resist these meatballs and they are every bit delicious as they are good for you.
We use a small shredder to easily shred a small/medium zucchini. It only takes about 2 minutes to shred your zucchini into 2 cups. Make sure to wash and dry the zucchini before you start to shred. If you have leftover zucchini, toss in a baggie and store to make rice.
We love these healthy turkey zucchini meatballs that are so easy to prepare for a healthy meal.
- 1 lb. ground turkey - 85% Lean
- 2 cups shredded zucchini ( about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup oatmeal (regular oatmeal works best)
- 1 mediume egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
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Preheat oven to 425 F. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick spray or line with foil and lightly spay foil.
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Gently mix everything together in a medium bowl with the exception of the BBQ sauce. Let mixture sit in the refrigerator for about 4-5 minutes.
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using a 1/4 inch cup, fill the cup with turkey mixture and then roll into a ball shape using your hands. Lay the meatballs on the cookie sheet in a row - careful not to touch.
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Bake for 20 minutes and then remove from the oven. Brush each turkey meatball with a light coating of BBQ sauce. Place back in the oven and bake or broil for about 2 additional minutes.
Fresh ingredients makes these turkey zucchini meatballs a great choice for an easy and healthy dinner.
Shred a little extra zucchini and gently push into the meatballs before baking.
Lightly glaze the meatballs for a perfect finish. No one will be able to resist your meatballs!
We make these delicious and healthy meatballs often to serve to our family. One of the best times to make this meal is when zucchinis are bursting out of the gardens!
You will also love our Turkey Oatmeal Meatballs and a delicious Mini Meatloaf!
