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Turkey Meatballs in Marinara

Tender Italian-seasoned turkey meatballs bound with almond flour, baked, then simmered in marinara and served over zucchini noodles.

Prep20 min
Cook25 min
Oven400°F
Makes20 meatballs
Serving5 meatballs with sauce and 1 cup zucchini noodles
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Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1/3 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Sauce and serving

  • 2 1/2 cups no-sugar-added marinara
  • 3 medium zucchini, spiralized
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Fresh basil, for serving

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
  2. In a large bowl, gently mix the turkey, almond flour, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, fennel, salt and pepper with your hands until just combined. Overmixing makes them dense.
  3. Wet your hands and roll the mixture into 20 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches across. Set them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, until lightly browned and 165°F in the center.
  5. Meanwhile, warm the marinara in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the baked meatballs and simmer 5 minutes, spooning sauce over them.
  6. Heat the olive oil in another skillet over medium-high heat and toss the zucchini noodles 2 to 3 minutes, just until warm.
  7. Divide the noodles among 4 plates and top with 5 meatballs, sauce and basil.
Tip: Read marinara labels. Many jars have 8 or more grams of added sugar per half cup. Look for ones labeled no sugar added with 6 grams of carbs or less.
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Nutrition per serving (5 meatballs with sauce and 1 cup zucchini noodles)

431Calories
15.5gTotal carbs
5.3gFiber
10.2gNet carbs
9.2gSugar
31.5gProtein
27.3gFat
1025mgSodium

Estimated per serving from USDA FoodData Central and typical US label values. Total carbs include sugar alcohols; net carbs subtract fiber and sugar alcohols.

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On a US Nutrition Facts label, are fiber and sugars counted inside Total Carbohydrate?
Yes. FDA says Total Carbohydrate includes total sugars, dietary fiber and sugar alcohols, so the indented lines are already part of that number.
Which of these is a non-starchy vegetable?
ADA lists squash such as zucchini, yellow squash, chayote and spaghetti squash as non-starchy, while corn and potatoes are starchy.
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Inspired by Well Plated. Our version is rewritten and adjusted for lower carbs. This recipe is still in our test kitchen; amounts may change after testing. Nutrition is estimated and for general information only, not medical advice. Check with your care team about your own carb targets. DisclaimerPrinted from diabeticrecipes.us/recipes/turkey-meatballs-in-marinara/