Easy Sheet Pan Turkey Meatballs (Printable)

Juicy turkey and zucchini baked together for a healthy, flavorful, fuss-free dinner.

# Ingredient List:

→ Meatball Ingredients

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

→ Vegetable Ingredients

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)

# Directions:

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 mixture into sixteen 1¼-inch meatballs and arrange evenly on one side of the sheet pan.
04 - In a separate 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 sheet pan.
05 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning meatballs and zucchini halfway through, until meatballs reach 165°F internal temperature and zucchini is tender and golden.
06 - Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra parsley or lemon juice.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, so cleanup is a breeze and you're not juggling timers.
  • Turkey meatballs stay tender and juicy without any frying or flipping drama.
  • The zucchini picks up all the savory drippings and caramelizes beautifully.
  • It's naturally low carb and can easily be made gluten-free without sacrificing flavor.
02 -
  • Don't skip turning the meatballs and zucchini halfway through—it makes all the difference for even browning.
  • If your meatballs are sticking, your pan wasn't greased enough or the parchment shifted, so check before you start baking.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check doneness, especially with turkey, because guessing can leave you with undercooked centers.
03 -
  • Wet your hands slightly when rolling meatballs so the mixture doesn't stick to your fingers.
  • If you want extra crispy zucchini, spread them out more and use a second pan if needed.
  • Double the batch and freeze half the uncooked meatballs for an even faster dinner next time.
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