Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles
Tender parsley turkey meatballs nestle among quick-tossed zucchini noodles with fresh basil and chives. A familiar Italian-style skillet dinner, bright and simple without tomato sauce.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, Low-FODMAP and 15 more diets
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Ingredients
- 600 g ground turkey
- 4 zucchini, medium, spiralised
- 40 g gluten-free rolled oats, certified gluten-free
- 15 g fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 10 g fresh basil, chopped
- 10 g fresh chives, snipped
- 3 tbsp water
- ¼ tsp salt
Method
- Mix turkey, oats, parsley and salt; shape small meatballs.
- Warm oil in a skillet; brown meatballs, turning until golden.8 min timer
- Add water, cover and simmer until meatballs are cooked through.10 min timer
- Set aside the kids' share, keeping meatballs in the skillet.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Add zucchini; toss until just tender, then stir in herbs.3 min timer
Kids’ plate: Turkey Meatballs and Zucchini Noodles
On the plate: Plain turkey meatballs with soft zucchini noodles, herbs kept off the side.
Make it a game: Make a little noodle nest for each meatball, or let the meatballs roll around the plate. Pick a noodle to be a tiny green ribbon.
Set it aside at step 4, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Gluten-free oats bind the turkey meatballs; no soy, seaweed or kelp.
- Low-histamine: Fresh turkey, zucchini and fresh herbs bring the flavor; no vinegar, citrus, aged cheese or stock.
- Gluten-free: Certified gluten-free oats bind the meatballs; no wheat, barley, rye or regular oats.
- Anti-inflammatory: Lean turkey, zucchini, herbs and olive oil make the skillet; no added sugar.
- Pregnant: Turkey is the protein, with no unpasteurised dairy, raw ingredients or alcohol.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft zucchini noodles and small, thin meatball pieces make a gentle little plate.
- Kid (4–12): Mild turkey meatballs and familiar zucchini noodles keep the plate simple.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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