Description
Quick and healthy turkey meatballs that are low in carbs and high in protein, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz / 220 g ground turkey
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp basil (chopped)
- 2 tbsp zucchini (shredded)
- 2 tbsp mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 tsp green pesto
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients in a large mixing bowl: ground turkey, minced garlic, chopped basil, shredded zucchini, shredded mozzarella cheese, green pesto, salt, and pepper.
- Mix all ingredients until well combined without overmixing.
- Form small walnut-sized meatballs from the mixture.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat, add a bit of fat, and place the meatballs in the pan carefully.
- Cover the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes, until golden brown, then flip the meatballs to cook the other side.
- Ensure they are cooked through and serve hot with desired sides.
Notes
Avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender. Experiment with veggies and spices for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: turkey meatballs, low carb, high protein, healthy dinner, easy recipe