Meal-Prep Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles

Meal-Prep Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles

tasty & healthy lunch

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 30m
Temp.: 375 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

383
calories
17,3g
fat
32,1g
carbohydrates
27,2g
protein
93mg
cholesterol
1259mg
sodium
Meal-Prep Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles

Recipe Description

This Meal-Prep Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles is one of my favorite healthy lunches to prepare in advance. I love to substitute spaghetti or traditional noodles with zucchini noodles or Zoodles, as I like to call them!

To make this delicious lunch recipe, start by making and cooking the meatballs. While the meatballs cook, make the zucchini noodles. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the zucchini noodles to the pot and cook for 1 minute before draining completely. Assemble the dish by dividing the zucchini noodles among four lunchboxes. Top with the cooked turkey meatballs and marinara sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and enjoy!

To make the Meal-Prep Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles, you will need the following ingredients:

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare baking sheet

    5 min
    Step 1 - Meal-Prep Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles

    Preheat the oven to 375 °F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray it generously with nonstick spray.

  2. 2

    Sauté onion and garlic

    5 min
    Step 2 - Meal-Prep Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 minced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it starts to soften. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute more until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Shape meatballs

    5 min
    Step 3 - Meal-Prep Turkey Meatballs with ZoodlesStep 3 - Meal-Prep Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles

    Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a medium bowl and leave to cool slightly. Add ¼ cup of parsley, 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan, and 1 pound of ground turkey meat. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Shape the mixture into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Bake meatballs

    20 min
    Step 4 - Meal-Prep Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles

    Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the meatballs for 17-20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Make zucchini noodles

    5 min
    Step 5 - Meal-Prep Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles

    Toss 3 pounds of spiralized zucchini with ½ teaspoon of salt in a large colander. Let sit for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Cook zucchini noodles

    2 min
    Step 6 - Meal-Prep Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the zucchini noodles to the pot. Cook for 1 minute, and then drain completely.

  7. 7

    Assemble

    2 min
    Step 7 - Meal-Prep Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles

    Divide the zucchini noodles among four lunchboxes. Top with the cooked turkey meatballs and ½ cup marinara sauce.

  8. 8

    Garnish with Parmesan

    1 min
    Step 8 - Meal-Prep Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles

    Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Meal-Prep Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles

    Store in the refrigerator and serve for lunch during the week.

You will love these Meal-Prep Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles. Healthy, tasty, and really easy to make. You’ll enjoy your lunch for the week! Remember to tag #cookmerecipes if you try this recipe!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Amy
March 15, 2025
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So simple, loved it!

Charlie
February 9, 2025
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Increíble! Estos meatballs son la bomba! Hice esto para la comida de la semana y me encantó, super fácil de preparar. Los zoodles son perfectos y me hacen sentir menos culpable. Definitivamente lo haré de nuevo.

Wanda
December 6, 2024
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Super yummy meal!

Chuck
August 4, 2024
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Superb meal idea!

Manuel
July 21, 2024
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Dude, these meatballs are bomb! Made 'em for a meal prep party - my buddies went crazy for the zoodles!

James
April 4, 2024
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Zoodles rock, super tasty meal.

Wendy
October 14, 2023
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Yummy meal prep!

Natalie Johnson
October 5, 2023
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Super easy meal! I made these meatballs for a busy week and my kids loved them too. The zoodles were a hit, and I felt great serving something healthy. Definatly will make again!

Garry
September 4, 2023
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I recently tried the Meal-Prep Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles. It was superb! I love how easy it is. Made it on Sunday for a healthy week, tasted just like a comfort meal.

Sunny
August 3, 2023
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So easy to make! Zoodles took me back to summer.

Gina
May 4, 2023
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So proud to serve healthier meals now!

Ruby
April 16, 2023
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Absolutely love this!

Zulmar Flores
January 31, 2023
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Deliciosos, me encantó!

Wendy
December 14, 2022
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So easy, love it!

Karina López
February 3, 2022
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Increíble sabor!

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