Easy Sheet Pan Turkey Meatballs (Printable)

Juicy turkey meatballs paired with tender zucchini for a healthy, flavorful, and simple dinner.

# What you need:

→ 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 make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
02 - In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
03 - Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs, each about 1¼ inches in diameter, and arrange evenly on one side of the sheet pan.
04 - In another bowl, toss zucchini slices with olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs if using. Spread in a single layer on the opposite side of the pan.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning meatballs and zucchini halfway through, until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F and zucchini is tender and lightly browned.
06 - Serve immediately garnished with extra parsley or a squeeze of lemon if desired.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, so cleanup is just a quick rinse and you're done.
  • The meatballs stay juicy without any frying or fuss, just straight into the oven.
  • You can prep the whole thing in the time it takes the oven to heat up.
  • It tastes like you tried hard, but you didn't, and that's the best kind of meal.
02 -
  • Don't skip the flip halfway through, the meatballs brown unevenly and the zucchini gets soggy on one side if you leave them alone.
  • If your meatballs are falling apart, you probably didn't mix them enough or the egg wasn't fully incorporated.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check doneness, guessing by color alone can leave you with dry or undercooked turkey.
03 -
  • Wet your hands slightly before rolling the meatballs so the mixture doesn't stick to your fingers.
  • If your zucchini releases too much water, pat the rounds dry with a paper towel before tossing them in oil.
  • Don't open the oven door too often, it drops the temperature and makes everything take longer to cook.
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