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Turkey Spinach Meatballs with Zoodles

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Erin

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August 19, 2013

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May 25, 2025

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If you haven’t tried zucchini noodles in place of pasta yet, you absolutely need to!  I don’t miss the pasta when I make this.  They’re incredibly easy to do (as long as you have the right Julienne peeler, that is) and it’s a great way to cut calories and fit more veggies into your meal. I didn’t get my peeler until after my near thumb-cutting-off experience trying to make these noodles with a mandolin cutter.  Eek. It nearly ruined my dinner when that happened.

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Just kidding!  This is too good to not eat, whether or not you’ve got a massive bandage wrapped around your thumb.  There are a lot of different spiralizers on the market now – I like to use this one, but if cabinet space is an issue, you could use a stand mixer attachment or a stainless steel Kuhn Rikon peeler instead.

One of the best parts about this recipe is how well it works for meal prep. You can also freeze the meatballs for a quick an easy dinner some other time –  I just wrap them up in foil and throw them in a Ziploc freezer bag in that case.

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4.84 from 6 votes

Turkey Spinach Meatballs with Zoodles

Prep: 25 minutes mins
Cook: 20 minutes mins
Total: 45 minutes mins
Servings: 5 servings
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This high protein, Italian-inspired meal is perfect for when you're craving pasta but don't want all the carbs.
Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb 99% extra lean ground turkey, (20 oz)
  • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp Flavor God Garlic Lover’s Seasoning
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, (80 grams)
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat Italian breadcrumbs, (60 grams)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced, (16 grams)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, (25 grams)
  • 4 small zucchini, ends trimmed
  • 1 24 oz jar Nonna’s Nature’s Way Arrabiata Sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with SILPAT.
  • Dump thawed and drained spinach onto two sheets of paper towel.  Gather the paper towel around the spinach and squeeze out excess moisture over the sink.
  • Add ground turkey and drained spinach to a large bowl, breaking apart spinach as it is added.  Add egg, spices, onion, breadcrumbs, garlic gloves and parmesan cheese.  Mix with your hands until ingredients are just combined (do not overwork the meat).
  • Roll the mixture into balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place onto lined baking sheet.
  • Lightly spray some olive oil or non-stick cooking spray on top of the meatballs.  Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Spiralize zucchini into noodles and place into a microwavable bowl.  Microwave the zucchini noodles, covered with a damp paper towel, for 2 minutes (alternatively, you can sauté them with a bit of olive oil).
  • Heat marinara sauce to desired temperature before serving over zucchini noodles and meatballs.  Garnish with fresh chopped basil, if desired.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 315kcal (16%), Carbohydrates: 28g (9%), Protein: 37g (74%), Fat: 9g (14%), Cholesterol: 59mg (20%), Sodium: 746mg (32%), Potassium: 626mg (18%), Fiber: 6g (25%), Sugar: 8g (9%)

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Erin is the author behind Peanut Butter and Fitness. She started this website in 2013 as a way to keep track of her favorite healthier kitchen creations and meal preps. Today, she still loves playing with her food and camera while helping others strike a balance between indulgence and well-being.

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3 responses

  1. Jen
    November 19, 2016

    How much ground turkey is required, recipe just says “20 extra lean ground turkey (99%)”

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    1. Erin
      November 19, 2016

      Hi Jen, it should read 20 oz ground turkey. Thanks for pointing that out!

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  2. Collene Palmer
    February 11, 2024

    5 stars
    Made this today and was absolutely delicious!!!

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