Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles

These turkey meatballs are packed with flavor and served over fresh zoodles for a light and healthy meal. Perfect for those looking to enjoy a hearty supper while keeping it low carb.

Ingredients

• Ground turkey - 300 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Almond flour - 30 grams
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Onion powder - 1 teaspoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Zucchini - 2 medium
• Marinara sauce - 100 grams (low sugar)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, egg, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
3. Form the mixture into 12 meatballs, about 25 grams each, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
5. While the meatballs are baking, spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer to create zoodles.
6. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the zoodles and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
7. Add the marinara sauce to the skillet and stir to combine with the zoodles, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
8. Serve the turkey meatballs over the zoodles with extra marinara sauce if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, aiding muscle repair and growth.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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