Description
These pumpkin turkey meatballs are served over zucchini noodles for a healthy, low-carb meal. They are packed with fall flavors and are easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, pumpkin puree, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Remove meatballs from skillet. Add spiralized zucchini noodles to the same skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Serve meatballs over zucchini noodles. Top with marinara sauce if desired.
Notes
- You can use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with noodles
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg