Sheet Pan Turkey Meatballs (Printable)

Juicy turkey meatballs and tender zucchini baked together for a healthy, fuss-free dinner option.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare a large sheet pan with parchment paper or a light coating of grease.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, gently mix ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, oregano, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until just combined.
03 - Form the mixture into 16 uniform meatballs, approximately 1¼ inches each, and arrange evenly on one side of the sheet pan.
04 - Toss zucchini slices with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and optional Italian herbs; spread in a single layer on the other side of the sheet pan.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning both meatballs and zucchini halfway through, until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F and zucchini is tender with light golden edges.
06 - Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, so cleanup is basically nonexistent.
  • The meatballs stay juicy without any frying or fussing over a hot stove.
  • You can prep the meatballs ahead and keep them in the fridge until you're ready to bake.
02 -
  • Overmixing the turkey makes the meatballs dense and dry, so mix just until combined.
  • Flip the meatballs halfway through or they'll flatten and stick on one side.
  • Slice the zucchini evenly or some pieces will burn while others stay raw.
03 -
  • Wet your hands slightly before rolling the meatballs so the mixture doesn't stick to your fingers.
  • Don't crowd the pan or the zucchini will steam instead of roast.
  • Check the internal temp with a thermometer to avoid dry, overcooked meatballs.
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