Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Zucchini Noodles

Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Zucchini Noodles

Ready in 30 mins

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Servings

Servings 4

Ingredients  

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded, substitute cheddar
  • 6 cloves garlic 4 grated, 2 minced
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 bouillon cube crumbled
  • 1 tsp red crushed chili pepper flakes
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp ghee substitute butter
  • lemon juice ½ lemon, squeezed
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 4 medium zucchini* spiralized

Instructions

  • In large bowl, combine ground turkey, cheese, grated garlic, italian seasoning, bouillon cube, red chilli flakes, chopped cilantro, and salt & pepper. Mix well and then form into medium balls! Set aside.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons ghee (or butter) in large skillet over low heat. Add in your turkey meatballs and cook for 6-10 minutes (or until cooked through). Make sure you cover them in the butter, then remove and add to a plate.
  • In same skillet, add remaining butter, lemon juice, hot sauce, minced garlic, and zucchini noodles. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring regularly. The zucchini noodles are done when they are nice and crisp!
  • Move the zucchini noodles over, add the turkey meatballs back in, and reheat for a couple minutes!

Tips & Tricks

*Can substitute 1 pack pre spiralized zucchini noodles.

When you cook zucchini noodles they will render water. To prevent this, add salt prior to cooking them and let them sit for a while!

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 30gFat: 23gSodium: 1060mg

Credit:

Phil Mackenzie – @leansquad