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Italian Turkey, Quinoa & Zucchini Meatballs Recipe in Lettuce Wraps

Baked Turkey Meatballs, stuffed with quinoa and zucchini and served on lettuce wraps, is a recipe that will please even the pickiest eater. 175 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 9 Wraps
Calories: 1746 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • ½ medium onion grated
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup grated zucchini
  • ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley plus more for garnish
  • ¼ teaspoon dried chile flakes
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 cups tomato sauce your favorite kind
  • 9 medium to large butter lettuce leaves
  • 6 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Thoroughly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, cooked quinoa, grated onion, garlic, zucchini, parsley, dried chile flakes, soy sauce, oregano, ground pepper and egg.
  3. Mix well to combine. Using a 1½ tablespoon portion of the turkey mixture, form meatballs by rolling between the palms of your hands. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
  4. Bake until the meatballs are firm to the touch and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  5. While the meatballs are cooking, heat the tomato sauce in a large saucepan set over medium heat.
  6. Transfer the meatballs to the tomato sauce and gently stir to coat the meatballs.
  7. Spoon the meatballs and sauce into a bowl, serve alongside the lettuce leaves and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Serve 2 meatballs and 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese in each lettuce wrap.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Lettuce Leaf, 2 Meatballs in Sauce, 2 Teaspoons Parmesan Calories 174.6kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 12.1g (4%) Protein 16.6g (33%) Fat 7.1g (11%) Saturated Fat 2.2g (11%) Cholesterol 67.7mg (23%) Sodium 529.1mg (22%) Fiber 2.1g (8%) Sugar 3.5g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9Wraps

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1746

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Lettuce Leaf, 2 Meatballs in Sauce, 2 Teaspoons Parmesan
Calories 174.6kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 12.1g 4%
Protein 16.6g 33%
Fat 7.1g 11%
Saturated Fat 2.2g 11%
Cholesterol 67.7mg 23%
Sodium 529.1mg 22%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Sugar 3.5g 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.