Mediterranean Diet Friendly Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

Total time45 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time25 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

These turkey meatballs are packed with garlic, parsley, and oregano, then baked until golden and juicy without any heavy sauces weighing things down. Alongside them, spiralized zucchini noodles get a quick toss in olive oil with sliced garlic and a hint of red pepper flakes for a light, garlicky finish that lets the vegetables shine. The whole dish leans on olive oil, fresh herbs, and lean protein instead of anything creamy or processed, so every bowl feels bright, simple, and satisfying. It's an easy weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes, with just enough char and spice to keep things interesting. Finished with a scatter of fresh parsley, it's the kind of meal that proves vegetable-forward eating doesn't mean sacrificing flavor. This one's a natural fit for anyone building meals around olive oil, herbs, lean proteins, and plenty of vegetables.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the meatballs

1 lb ground turkey
1 large egg
¼ cup almond flour
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2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil, divided

For the zucchini noodles

4 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and brush or drizzle with 1 tbsp of the olive oil (from the meatball portion).
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, egg, almond flour, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands or a fork until just combined — do not overwork the mixture or the meatballs will be dense.

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