Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
For the Sauce and Zoodles:
- 3 cups fresh marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought with minimal ingredients and low sugar content)
- 4 medium fresh zucchini, spiralized into noodles
- ¼ cup finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, diced onion, oregano, basil, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized meatballs, yielding approximately 16–18 meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs:
- In a large non-stick frying pan, heat the avocado or olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the meatballs to the pan and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.
- Add the Sauce:
- Pour the marinara sauce over the browned meatballs in the pan.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce is heated through and slightly reduced.
- Incorporate the Zoodles:
- Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the pan.
- Gently toss to coat the zoodles with the sauce and to combine them with the meatballs.
- Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, just until the zoodles are tender but still firm (al dente).
- Serve:
- Divide the zoodles and meatballs among serving bowls.
- Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
This dish is a wholesome, low-carb alternative to traditional pasta meals, offering lean protein and plenty of vegetables. It’s perfect for a healthy dinner option that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
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