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Italian Zucchini Meatballs

Perfectly seasoned meatballs made with ground turkey (or beef) and grated zucchini.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: ground beef, ground turkey, parmesan cheese, zucchini
Yield: 15 Meatballs
Calories: 69kcal
Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

  • 1 cup zucchini, grated
  • 1 lb. ground turkey (or ground beef)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp. garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 tsp. olive oil

Instructions

  • Wrap grated zucchini in paper towels (top and bottom) and press to absorb moisture from zucchini.
  • Mix all ingredients together (except for olive oil) in large bowl.
  • Form meatballs by hand (approx. 15 - 16 meatballs).
  • In large fry pan or skillet, heat olive oil on medium-high. Add meatballs and brown on all sides until cooked through, approx. 15 minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite sauce and pasta. Also delicious in sandwiches. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg