Zucchini Parmesan Meatballs {GF, Low Cal}
Healthy Zucchini Parmesan Meatballs! Baked in less than 30 midnutes & freezable. These meatballs are perfect for meal prepping, a quick weeknight dinner or serving as an appetizer. Gluten Free + Low Calorie
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 146kcal
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or any lean ground meat
- 1 medium zucchini ~3/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons grated parmasen
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a food processor, shred the zucchini by pulsing several times. Transfer the zucchini to a large mixing bowl and add remaining ingredient. Combine the ingredients with a spatula or you hand until they are mixed well.
Use an ice cream scoop or tablespoon measuring spoon to scoop out the meat and roll into 16 equal balls.
Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet. Spray with extra virgin olive oil. Bake at 350 F 15 minutes then flip and bake another 10 minutes.
Serve with marinara sauce over rice, zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.6g | Protein: 28.3g | Fat: 2.5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 57.9mg | Sodium: 115.6mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 2g