Kid-Friendly Mini Turkey Meatball Skewers with Hidden Veggies

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Juicy turkey meatballs infused with finely grated carrots and zucchini, served on colorful skewers perfect for little hands and picky eaters. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground turkey, carrot, zucchini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 20 min Serves 8 American cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground turkey, 1 finely grated medium carrot, 1 finely grated and squeezed dry small zucchini, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 large egg, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 24 small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Step 3: Thread 3 meatballs onto each of 8 wooden skewers.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the skewers and sear for 2 minutes per side until browned.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving to kids.

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