Sheet Pan Turkey Zucchini (Printable)

Juicy turkey meatballs baked alongside tender zucchini for a healthy, flavorful dinner.

# What You Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1.1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1 large egg
03 - ½ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
04 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - ½ tsp onion powder
09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Zucchini

11 - 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into ½-inch rounds
12 - 1 tbsp olive oil
13 - ½ tsp salt
14 - ¼ tsp black pepper
15 - ½ tsp dried Italian herbs (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Set oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
03 - Shape mixture into 16 meatballs approximately 1¼ inches each and arrange on one side of the sheet pan.
04 - Toss zucchini slices with olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs if using. Spread in a single layer on the opposite side of the sheet pan.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning meatballs and zucchini halfway, until meatballs reach 165°F internally and zucchini is tender and lightly browned.
06 - Plate immediately; garnish with extra parsley or a lemon squeeze as desired.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, so cleanup is almost nonexistent.
  • The meatballs stay moist and flavorful without any frying or fuss.
  • It's naturally light but still filling enough to feel like a real meal.
  • You can easily double the batch and freeze half for later.
02 -
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture or they'll turn out dense and dry instead of tender.
  • Flip the meatballs halfway through so they brown evenly and don't stick to the pan.
  • Make sure the zucchini is in a single layer, piling them up will make them steam instead of roast.
03 -
  • Wet your hands slightly when rolling the meatballs so the mixture doesn't stick to your fingers.
  • Use a cookie scoop to portion the meatballs evenly, they'll cook at the same rate and look more uniform.
  • Let the pan rest for a minute or two after baking, it makes it easier to lift the meatballs without them falling apart.
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