Veggie-Packed Turkey Meatballs
Lean turkey meatballs packed with hidden vegetables, served with whole grain pasta and marinara sauce. A family-friendly meal that's both healthy and delicious.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Servings
4 people
Difficulty
Medium
High Protein
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
1/2 cup finely grated zucchini
1/2 cup finely grated carrot
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups marinara sauce
12 oz whole grain pasta
Fresh basil for garnish
Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Grate zucchini and carrot using a box grater. Place in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
3
Finely chop onion and mince garlic.
4
In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, grated vegetables, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5
Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Don't overmix.
6
Form mixture into 16-20 meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each). Place on prepared baking sheet.
7
Bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown.
8
While meatballs bake, cook pasta according to package directions.
9
Heat marinara sauce in a large saucepan. Add cooked meatballs and simmer for 5 minutes.
10
Serve meatballs and sauce over pasta, garnished with fresh basil and parmesan if desired.
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