Healthy Turkey Meatball Zoodle Bowls

A light and healthy meal featuring flavorful turkey meatballs served over a bed of zucchini noodles, tossed in a simple tomato sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Healthy Turkey Meatball Zoodle Bowls
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Instructions


1.

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese (if using), egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined – do not overmix.

2.

Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter.

3.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

4.

Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. This should take about 8-10 minutes.

5.

Pour tomato sauce over the meatballs in the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

6.

While the meatballs are simmering, prepare the zucchini noodles using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler.

7.

If you prefer your zoodles slightly cooked, you can quickly sauté them in a separate pan with a little olive oil for 2-3 minutes, until tender-crisp. Alternatively, you can add them directly to the bowls raw.

8.

Divide the zoodles into bowls.

9.

Top with the turkey meatballs and tomato sauce.

10.

Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

11.

Serve immediately and enjoy!


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Notes


1.

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the tomato sauce.

2.

You can substitute ground chicken or beef for the ground turkey.

3.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Category


• Main Course (American, Italian-inspired)

Keywords


turkey meatballs zoodles healthy recipe gluten-free low-carb easy dinner zucchini noodles

Dietary


Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs) Dairy-Free (if omitting parmesan cheese or using a dairy-free alternative) Low-Carb Paleo-Friendly

Calories Per Serving


• Approximately 350-400 calories

Cook Time


• 20 minutes (Easy)

Total Time


• 35 minutes

Equipment


  • • Large skillet
  • • Zoodle maker or vegetable peeler
  • • Mixing bowl

Approx. Cost


• 10-15

Ingredients


For the Turkey Meatballs:

  • • 1 pound Ground turkey (Lean or extra-lean)
  • • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs (Gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-free option)
  • • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (Optional, omit for dairy-free)
  • • 1 Egg (Lightly beaten)
  • • 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • • 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste)
  • • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper (Or to taste)

For the Zoodle Bowls:

  • • 4 medium Zucchinis (Spiralized into noodles)
  • • 1 (24 ounce) jar Tomato sauce (Or marinara sauce)
  • • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • • Fresh basil Optional garnish (Chopped)

Variations


  • • A light Pinot Noir
  • • A crisp Sauvignon Blanc
  • • Garlic bread (if not gluten-free)
  • • Side salad with vinaigrette