Name: Zucchini Turkey Meatballs With Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 medium zucchini (¼ of it shredded, remainder sliced into ¼” slices); ¼ lb ground turkey; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; ¼ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp onion powder; Dash of salt; ½ cup cherry tomatoes; ½ tsp olive oil; 2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese; ¼ cup dry couscous

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Servings: 1 · Total Time: 35 min
Cost Per Serving: $4.02

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These juicy zucchini turkey meatballs are a weeknight game-changer!

Shredded zucchini keeps them tender and flavorful, while the sliced zucchini roasts alongside for a built-in veggie companion.

Paired with fluffy couscous, this simple, well-rounded dinner feels a little fancy without the extra work!

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Servings: 1 serving

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Ingredients

1 medium zucchini ¼ of it shredded, remainder sliced into ¼” slices
¼ lb ground turkey
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
Dash of salt
½ cup cherry tomatoes
½ tsp olive oil
2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup dry couscous

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick spray.
In a bowl, mix the shredded zucchini from ¼ of the zucchini (reserving the rest to slice), ground turkey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and a dash of salt, if desired.
Form into ~2 tbsp (about golf ball sized) meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Add the sliced zucchini and cherry tomatoes to the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and zucchini is golden.
Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions (typically takes about 5 minutes after boiling).
Plate it up with the meatballs, roasted zucchini, and couscous. Enjoy!

Notes

Broil for the last 2–3 minutes if you want crispy edges on your zucchini or meatballs.
This recipe is easy to double, triple or more!
It makes great leftovers or meal prep.
Want more flavor? Stir some lemon zest, fresh herbs, or chopped olives into your couscous.

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