Zucchini Noodles with Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Turkey Meatballs

Zucchini Noodles with Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Turkey Meatballs

NUTRITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Using zucchini noodles instead of traditional pasta will reduce the amount of carbohydrates and calories in your meal.

Zucchini noodles also add plenty of nutrients to your dish including Vitamin B6, riboflavin, folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, potassium, and manganese.

Choosing a lean turkey for these meatballs decreases the amount of saturated fat while cooking in olive oil adds heart-healthy, Mediterranean-friendly fats.

DIRECTIONS

Meatballs

• Place lean ground turkey in large bowl. Add garlic, shallot, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, red pepper, salt and pepper. Mix together.

• Shape the mixture into small meatballs.

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once the olive oil is hot, place the meatballs in the pan and cook, turning until browned on all sides. This will take around 7-9 minutes. Repeat until all meatballs are cooked. 

SAUCE OPTIONS

• Marinara Sauce Option: If using your favorite marinara, add around 2 cups of the sauce to the pan with the meatballs, bring to a boil, and then simmer until sauce is heated through. Serve with zucchini noodles.

• Cherry Tomato Sauce Option: Once meatballs are cooked, set aside on a plate. Add 3-4 Tbsp of olive oil to the same pan you used to cook the meatballs and heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and sauté for a couple of minutes until softened. Add the chopped garlic and continue to sauté for 1 minute or so. Add the turkey meatballs to the pan and incorporate everything. Serve over zucchini noodles.

INGREDIENTS

ZUCCHINI NOODLE

3-4 Medium zucchini

1 Tbsp olive oil

Garlic, chopped, to taste

Kosher salt, to taste

Ground black pepper, to taste

Spirilizer

MEATBALL INGREDIENTS

1 Lb lean ground turkey

1 Clove garlic, finely chopped

1 Shallot, finely chopped

¼ Cup crumbled feta cheese

¼ Cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped

¼ Cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

¼ Tsp red pepper flakes

¼ Tsp Kosher salt

½ Tsp ground black pepper

2 Tbsp olive oil

SAUCE OPTIONS

2 Cups of your favorite Marinara sauce or

3 Cloves garlic, chopped

2 Pints cherry tomatoes, halved

3-4 Tbsp olive oil