1 lb ground turkey or beef (or a 50/50 blend for balance)
¼ cup finely grated zucchini (moisture + veggie boost)
¼ cup finely minced onion (flavor and moisture)
⅓ cup breadcrumbs or GF Panko (binder)
1 egg
2 tbsp grated parmesan
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
(Optional for depth): 1 tsp tomato paste or a dash of Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a bowl, mix all ingredients just until combined.
Form 1-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
Bake for 15–18 min, or pan-cook in olive oil for 6–8 min, turning to brown.
Cool and freeze extras for later.
25 minutes
4 child portions or 2 adult servings
Store Bought Tips
Look for meatballs made with whole ingredients (beef or turkey, onion, herbs) and no fillers like soy protein or corn syrup. Keep sodium low (under 300mg per 3-piece serving).
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