A1C-Approved Zucchini Noodles with Turkey Meatballs

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A low-carb, high-protein meal featuring spiralized zucchini noodles and lean turkey meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for blood sugar management. This American-inspired keto recipe (low-carb), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs zucchini, ground turkey, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, combine 12 oz ground turkey, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Mix gently until combined, then form into 12 meatballs (about 1 inch each).
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meatballs for 2 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Spiralize 4 medium zucchini (1.5 lbs) into noodles. In the same skillet, add 1 cup tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Add zucchini noodles and toss gently until warmed through (about 2 minutes), then remove from heat.
  4. Step 4: Plate noodles, top with meatballs, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan. Serve immediately.

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