Italian-Style Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini

Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini are incredibly tender and moist! These Italian-style, gluten-free meatballs are a great way to incorporate the iconic summer veggie into your family meals. Get the Recipe

Enjoy them with your favorite pasta, vegetable side, crusty bread, or simply on a fork heading right into your mouth!

Ingredients:

Eggs Milk Zucchini Oats Pecorino Romano Cheese Full Ingredients

Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat oven to 425˚F and arrange a rack in the center of the oven.

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Next, gently fold the ground turkey into the zucchini/oat mixture and mix lightly until all ingredients are well-combined.

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Let this mixture sit for about 10 minutes, then mix it again.

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