Herb-Roasted Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

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Lean turkey meatballs with fresh herbs, served over zucchini noodles for a low-carb, protein-packed meal that's ready in 35 minutes. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (low-carb), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground turkey, fresh parsley, fresh basil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
2 tbsp fresh parsley
2 tbsp fresh basil
2 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 medium zucchinis
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped parsley, chopped basil, minced garlic, dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Form into 12 meatballs.
Step 2: Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Step 3: While meatballs cook, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add spiralized zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender. Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook 1 minute more.
Step 4: Serve meatballs over zucchini noodles, drizzling with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and extra herbs.