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Irresistible 30-Minute Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs Recipe

honey garlic turkey meatballs
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Delicious honey garlic turkey meatballs served with zucchini noodles for a healthy, low-carb weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs (or almond flour for low carb)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water (slurry, optional for thicker glaze)
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 4 medium zucchini, spiralized
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Pinch of salt + black pepper
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the meatballs: In a bowl, mix ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Roll into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
  2. Brown: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add meatballs and cook, turning, until browned on all sides and cooked through (about 10–12 minutes total). Transfer to a plate.
  3. Make the glaze: In the same skillet, whisk honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, garlic, and ginger. Simmer 2–3 minutes. For a thicker sauce, whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook 1 minute more.
  4. Coat the meatballs: Return meatballs to the skillet and toss until glossy and well coated. Sprinkle with parsley and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  5. Cook the zoodles: Push meatballs to one side (or remove briefly). Add olive oil and butter, then garlic. Stir 20–30 seconds. Add zucchini noodles and sauté 2–3 minutes, just until tender-crisp. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Serve: Plate zoodles and top with the sticky honey garlic meatballs and pan sauce.

Notes

  • Use almond flour and coconut aminos for a gluten-free version.
  • Store cooked zoodles separately to prevent sogginess.
  • Meatballs and sauce freeze well for up to 2 months.

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