Italian Turkey Meatballs over Sautéed Zucchini
Low-carb Italian-style turkey meatballs simmered in tomato with garlic and herbs, served over zucchini ribbons.
- Calories
- 610
- Protein
- 38g
- Carbs
- 10g
- Fat
- 36g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 40 min total
- ground turkey18 oz
- canned crushed tomatoes2 can
- zucchini3
- parmesan cheese1 oz
- garlic2 clove
- olive oil2 tbsp
- dried basil1/2 tsp
- salt1/2 tsp
- black pepper1/4 tsp
Instructions
- 1Mix ground turkey with a pinch of salt, pepper and half the parmesan and form into small meatballs.
- 2Brown meatballs in a skillet with a little olive oil until golden on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- 3In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic briefly, add canned tomatoes and dried basil, and return meatballs to simmer until cooked through.
- 4Meanwhile slice zucchini into ribbons and sauté quickly in olive oil until just tender; season to taste.
- 5Serve meatballs and sauce over the zucchini ribbons and sprinkle remaining parmesan on top.
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