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Garlic Butter Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

Low-carb, high-protein comfort food with juicy turkey-pork meatballs, garlic butter sauce, and tender-crisp zucchini noodles. Keto-friendly and ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Keto
Calories: 413
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 lb ground turkey
  • 0.5 lb ground pork
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 6 cloves garlic minced, divided
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp red crushed chili flakes
  • 1 bouillon cube crumbled
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup parsley fresh, chopped
  • 3 tbsp butter divided
  • 0.5 lemon juiced
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
  • 4 medium zucchini spiralized

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • large skillet
  • Spiralizer

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, pork, mozzarella, 4 garlic cloves, Italian seasoning, chili flakes, bouillon, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix until combined.
  2. Shape mixture into about 12 meatballs.
  3. Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add remaining 1 tbsp butter to skillet. Stir in lemon juice, Sriracha, and remaining garlic. Mix well.
  5. Add zucchini noodles; cook 3–4 minutes, stirring, until tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Return meatballs to skillet. Reheat 2–3 minutes, basting with pan juices. Serve immediately.

Notes

Substitute turkey/pork with chicken or beef. Replace mozzarella with Parmesan or dairy-free cheese. Swap butter for olive oil or ghee. Adjust spice level by reducing chili flakes or Sriracha.