Lean turkey meatballs in a simple tomato sauce served over spiralized zucchini noodles. A low-carb, high-protein Italian-inspired dinner.
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Combine ground turkey with minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and one beaten egg. Mix well.
Form mixture into 12-15 meatballs, about 3cm each.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 6 minutes.
Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste to the skillet. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, spiralize zucchini into noodles (or use a peeler for wide ribbons).
Saute zucchini noodles in a separate pan with a little olive oil for 2-3 minutes.
Serve meatballs and sauce over zucchini noodles. Top with parmesan if desired.
Zinc competes with copper and calcium for the same transporter. Take with a meal moderate in those minerals and rich in protein for steadier uptake.
B6 partners with magnesium and zinc for neurotransmitter synthesis. Co-occurring in this meal creates a stable matrix for the conversion pathway.
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Nutritional data: CIQUAL (ANSES, France) cross-referenced with USDA FoodData Central.