Italian Turkey Meatball Zucchini Skillet with Tomato

Ingredients

• 200 g ground turkey
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup onion
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 3/4 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste(optional)
• 1 cup zucchini
• 3/4 cup cooked white rice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free)(optional)
• 2 tbsp water(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix ground turkey with salt, black pepper, dried basil, and dried oregano. If using, mix in gluten-free breadcrumbs.

2. 2

   Form small meatballs (about 8–10).

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a skillet. Brown meatballs on 2–3 sides, 6–8 minutes total.

4. 4

   Add onion and garlic; cook 1–2 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in crushed tomatoes (and tomato paste if using). Simmer 10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.

6. 6

   Add zucchini and simmer 5 minutes until tender.

7. 7

   Serve over cooked white rice.