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Healthy Keto Turkey Meatball Meal Prep - Simple, Satisfying, and Ready for the Week

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground turkey (93% lean works best; 99% can be dry)
  • 1 cup finely grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1/2 small yellow onion, finely minced or grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons almond flour (optional, for extra binding)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing or drizzling)

Method
 

  1. Prep the oven and pan: Heat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and lightly brush with olive oil.
  2. Grate and squeeze the zucchini: Use the small holes on a grater. Place zucchini in a clean towel and wring out as much liquid as possible. Too much moisture leads to soggy meatballs.
  3. Mix the meatball base: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, zucchini, onion, garlic, eggs, Parmesan, almond flour, parsley or Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Mix gently with your hands or a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Form the meatballs: Use a 2-tablespoon scoop or roll by hand into golf ball–size pieces (about 1.5 inches). Place evenly on the sheet pan with space between each.
  5. Brush with oil: Lightly brush or drizzle the tops with the remaining olive oil for browning.
  6. Bake: Cook for 16–20 minutes, or until the centers reach 165°F (74°C). For more browning, broil for 2 minutes at the end.
  7. Rest: Let meatballs rest 5 minutes to hold their juices.
  8. Assemble meal prep bowls: Pair with roasted broccoli, sautéed zucchini noodles, or cauliflower rice. Add a keto-friendly sauce like sugar-free marinara, pesto, or garlic-lemon butter.