Herb-Crusted Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

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A protein-rich sheet pan meal with flavorful turkey meatballs and zucchini noodles for balanced reintroduction phase nutrition. This American-inspired sheet-pan recipe (whole30), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground turkey, zucchini, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix 1 lb ground turkey with 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl until combined.
  2. Step 2: Form mixture into 12 equal meatballs and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with 1 tbsp olive oil and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: While meatballs bake, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 3 medium spiralized zucchini noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp, stirring occasionally.

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