Name: Turkey Zucchini Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb. ground turkey, 93% lean (not extra lean); 1/4 cup bread crumbs; 2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed dry with paper towels; 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 24 oz. jar marinara sauce

These delicious turkey meatballs are packed with fresh zucchini to make them juicy and tender!

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Ingredients

2 lb. ground turkey, 93% lean (not extra lean)
1/4 cup bread crumbs
2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed dry with paper towels
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs, beaten
1 24 oz. jar marinara sauce

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Mix all of the ingredients (except for the sauce) in a bowl and mix well to combine.
Portion out into balls with a #20 ice cream scoop, you’ll get about 28 meatballs.
Place the meatballs on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray and bake for 20-25 minutes until the meatballs are no longer pink inside.
Add the meatballs along with a jar of marinara sauce to a large skillet and heat until warmed through, about 15 minuets.

Category: Dinner
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

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