Turkey Meatballs in Marinara with Zoodles

Dinner · Easy · 33 min (15 prep + 18 cook) · Makes 1 serving (~70 g protein). Use the planner's servings stepper to batch-cook.
High-proteinGluten-free
Turkey Meatballs in Marinara with Zoodles — high-protein dinner recipe

Turkey Meatballs in Marinara with Zoodles delivers 70 g of protein for just 13 g net carbs — a quick dinner that comes together fast. Exactly the kind of meal that makes a high-protein, low-carb week easy to stick to.

70 gProtein
13 gNet carbs
24 gFat
5 gFiber
540Calories

Ingredients

  • 230 g Lean ground turkey (93%)
  • 1 Large egg
  • 15 g Parmesan cheese
  • 15 g Almond flour
  • 150 g Marinara (no sugar added)
  • 200 g Zucchini (spiralized)
  • Italian herbs, garlic, salt, to taste

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • saucepan

Method

  1. Mix turkey, egg, parmesan, almond flour and seasoning; roll into meatballs.
  2. Brown the meatballs in a pan, then add marinara and simmer 10-12 min until cooked through.
  3. Quickly sauté or microwave the zoodles, then top with the meatballs and sauce.

Storage & make-ahead

Fridge: keeps 3–4 days in an airtight container — reheat gently. Most portions freeze well for up to 2 months; thaw overnight.

Tip

A weeknight staple. The almond flour binds the meatballs without grain-based breadcrumbs.

Dietary swaps

Dairy-free: Parmesan cheese → nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan (for lactose intolerance or a dairy-free diet)

Nut-free: Almond flour → sunflower-seed flour (for nut allergies — seeds work just as well)

Full nutrition (estimated, per serving): 540 kcal · 70 g protein · 13 g net carbs · 24 g fat (9 g sat) · 5 g fiber · 15 g sugar · 1560 mg sodium. Allergens: Milk, Egg, Nuts. Macros are realistic estimates from standard food-composition values; brands and portions vary.

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