TURKEY ZUCCHINI MEATBALLS

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Turkey meatballs with zucchini baked right in. We make them into large meatballs because they are basically a meal in and of themselves, but feel free to make them into smaller sizes! Also great with pesto and tomatoes!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup shredded zucchini
¾ cup grated onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 slices multigrain bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
¼ cup milk
1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute zucchini and onion until softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let mixture cool to room temperature.
  • Soak bread in a small bowl with milk until milk is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Remove bread and gently squeeze out excess milk. Place bread in a food processor and pulse until mixture forms fine crumbs resembling wet sand.
  • Combine ground turkey with the sauteed zucchini mixture, bread crumbs, oregano, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Add eggs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley; mix thoroughly. Form mixture into 12 large meatballs using a large ice cream scoop.
  • Place 1/3 cup flour in a shallow dish. Dredge meatballs in flour and place 1 inch apart in the prepared baking pan. Drizzle olive oil over meatballs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are lightly browned on top and no longer pink in the center, 30 to 38 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 60.1 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 261.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Jrffrey Braxton
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I would definitely make these meatballs again.


Sakib FF
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover zucchini.


Anaya Khan
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I wasn't sure how the zucchini would taste in the meatballs, but I was pleasantly surprised. The zucchini added a nice sweetness and moisture.


FreeMan Godz
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I found that the meatballs were a bit bland. I added some extra herbs and spices to give them more flavor.


Bryan Tim
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These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but they were still good.


PARVES HOSSAIN
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste great.


Betty Gassama
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Udofia FearGod
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These meatballs are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved them!


rus rus
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I'm always looking for new ways to use zucchini, and this recipe is a great one. The zucchini adds a lot of moisture and flavor to the meatballs.


Niraj-ff Niraj-ff
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I love how easy these meatballs are to make. I was able to whip them up in no time, and they turned out perfectly.


hazel creations
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These turkey zucchini meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so moist and flavorful, and the zucchini added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.