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garlic butter meatballs and zoodles

Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs & Zoodles Recipe

TaKenya Hampton
These garlic butter turkey meatballs and zoodles are a quick low carb meal that is more than delicious, and does not take a lot of time to get on the table.  Garlic-ey, butter-ey, cheese-y meatballs paired perfectly with garlic-ey, butter-ey zucchini noodles.
4.60 from 5 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 519 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb ground turkey meat
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon red crushed chili pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup fresh chopped cilantro (divided)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 6 medium zucchini (spiralized)
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions
 

  • To Cook Turkey Meatballs
  • In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, mozzarella, parmesan, 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper, garlic powder, cilantro and black pepper. 
  • Mix everything together well and form medium balls. 
  • Arrange the meatballs on a plate and set aside.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. 
  • Cook the meatballs on all sides, until browned and cooked through. While cooking, continually brush the meatballs with the mix of butter and juices. 
  • When done cooking, remove from skillet and place on a clean plate and set aside.
  • To Cook Garlic Butter Zoodles
  • In the same skillet melt remaining tablespoon butter; then add lemon juice and remaining teaspoon of minced garlic. 
  • Add in the zucchini noodles and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, tossing and stirring regularly.  
  • The zucchini is done when it is still crisp but the juices have reduced a bit.  Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with more cilantro or parsley if preferred.
  • Move zucchini on one side of the skillet and add the turkey meatballs back to the pan to reheat for a minute or two. Serve the garlic butter turkey meatballs and zucchini noodles immediately. 
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 400mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g
Filed In butter, garlic, meatballs, turkey, zoodles, zucchini
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