Turkey Zucchini Meatballs

These savory Turkey Zucchini Meatballs are a weeknight lifesaver. Easy to make, and a great way to get more veggies in your meal!

Why Make This Recipe? • Super tender • Easy to make in advance • Lower calorie and fat than beef meatballs

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Ingredients Needed: ground turkey breast, egg, zucchini, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, garlic powder, shallot, panko crumbs, olive oil.

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Grate zucchini and peel and mince shallot.

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Combine shallot, zucchini, Worcestershire sauce, egg, garlic powder, panko crumbs, salt, and pepper.

Gently stir in ground turkey and combine until well-mixed.

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Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.

Heat olive oil in nonstick skillet and brown the turkey meatballs in 2 batches.

Transfer to a baking dish, and bake until cooked through, about 8 minutes.

Serve Turkey Zucchini Meatballs as is or with your favorite sauce!

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