For the Turkey and Zucchini Meatballs: – 1 pound lean ground turkey – 1 medium zucchini, grated and excess moisture squeezed out – 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (you can use gluten-free breadcrumbs if preferred) – 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese – 1 egg – 2 cloves garlic, minced – 1 teaspoon dried oregano – 1 teaspoon dried basil – Salt and pepper to taste – Olive oil for cooking For Serving: – Hummus (store-bought or homemade) – Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Using parchment paper or olive oil, lightly butter a baking sheet, and then line it with the parchment paper.
Ground turkey, grated zucchini, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper should all be combined in a big mixing basin. Blend until thoroughly blended.
Roll the mixture into tiny meatballs, about the size of an inch, and arrange on the baking sheet that has been preheated. To aid in their oven-baking browning, lightly drizzle or mist the meatballs with olive oil.
To ensure that the meatballs are cooked through and have a light browning on the exterior, bake them in an oven that has been warmed for twenty to twenty-five minutes.
If you're preparing your own hummus, start the process while the meatballs bake, or remove the store-bought kind from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature. After cooking, take the meatballs out of the oven and allow them to cool somewhat.
Spoon a heaping dollop of hummus onto a shallow bowl or plate for serving. Place the meatballs made of zucchini and turkey over the hummus. If preferred, garnish with recently chopped parsley and serve warm.