Turkey & Zucchini Meatballs with Tomato Sauce & Bulgur

Name: Turkey & Zucchini Meatballs with Tomato Sauce & Bulgur
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600 g Ground turkey; 300 g zucchini; 1 pcs egg; 60 g breadcrumbs (whole grain); 15 g garlic; 100 g onion; 30 g tomato paste; 400 g diced tomatoes; 200 g bulgur; 30 ml olive oil; 5 g oregano; 5 g basil; 6 g salt; 2 g pepper

Flavorful turkey and zucchini meatballs simmered in a homemade tomato sauce, served over fluffy bulgur. A hearty and balanced dinner.

Total: 1 h 15 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 415
Protein: 32 g
Fat: 14 g
Carbs: 40 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Ground turkey600 g
zucchini300 g
egg1 pcs
breadcrumbs (whole grain)60 g
garlic15 g
onion100 g
tomato paste30 g
diced tomatoes400 g
bulgur200 g
olive oil30 ml
oregano5 g
basil5 g
salt6 g
pepper2 g

Method

5 steps

Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture. In a bowl, combine ground turkey, grated zucchini, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, diced onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 16 meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
While simmering, cook the bulgur in boiling water according to package instructions until tender.
Serve the meatballs and tomato sauce over a bed of fluffy bulgur.