Dinner · Fiber forward
Turkey Zucchini Meatballs
Turkey zucchini meatballs with a deliberate mix of fiber, protein, color, and satisfying texture.
Mise en place
Ingredients
For 1 serving
- 5 oz lean ground turkey
- ½ cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
- ½ cup cooked whole-grain pasta
- Olive-oil cooking spray
- 1 Tbsp whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Step by step
Method
- 01
Heat the oven to 400°F and line a small sheet pan with parchment.
- 02
Mix lean ground turkey, grated zucchini, and the whole-wheat breadcrumbs gently. Shape into 6 evenly sized meatballs.
- 03
Bake for 16–20 minutes. Warm no-salt-added tomato sauce in a saucepan and prepare cooked whole-grain pasta according to the package directions if it is not already hot.
- 04
Cook the poultry until the thickest part reaches 165°F on a food thermometer. Serve the meatballs with the tomato sauce and pasta.
Estimated per serving
Nutrition snapshot
Use these estimates as a planning aid. Brands, substitutions, and portion size can change the numbers.
Authenticity & sources
Original DiabeticCookland recipe
Recipe origin. DiabeticCookland developed this measured ingredient list and cooking method. It is not copied from, endorsed by, or presented as a published recipe from another organization.
Nutrition guidance reviewed. The balanced-meal approach was informed by CDC · Diabetes Meal Planning. This link is the guidance source—not a claim that the organization authored this recipe.
Food-safety standard. Doneness guidance follows the USDA safe-temperature chart.
Health note. Nutrition values remain estimates and this recipe has not been medically personalized. Use exact product labels when carbohydrate accuracy affects medication dosing.
