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Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Zucchini Noodles

Juicy turkey meatballs infused with garlic and served over fresh lemon zucchini noodles create a heartwarming dish perfect for family meals.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
For the Zucchini Noodles
  • 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined but don’t overwork the meat!
  2. Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Arrange them on a plate while you prepare to cook.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the meatballs to the skillet. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  2. While the meatballs are cooking, spiralize the zucchinis using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler. Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the skillet and set them aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the zucchini noodles and a splash of lemon juice. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they are slightly tender but still al dente.
  4. Return the meatballs back to the skillet, stir to combine everything, and heat through for another minute or so.
  5. Plate up the garlic butter turkey meatballs on a bed of lemon zucchini noodles, garnishing with fresh parsley and an extra dash of Parmesan if desired!

Notes

Substitutions: Use ground chicken or a mix for meatballs. Avoid overcooking zucchini noodles to prevent them from becoming mushy. Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking meatballs.