Lean Turkey Meatballs with Courgette (38g Protein)

Meatballs are an easy way to make lean protein feel comforting. Keeping them small and moist makes them gentle to eat on GLP-1 medication, and a serving lands around 38g of protein without feeling heavy.

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Ingredients

• 500g lean turkey mince
• 1 egg
• 30g (¼ cup) grated parmesan
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 courgettes (zucchini), sliced into half-moons
• 500g passata (sieved tomatoes)
• Salt and black pepper

Method

1. 1Mix the turkey mince, egg, parmesan, oregano, salt and pepper, then roll into small meatballs.
2. 2Heat the olive oil in a large pan and brown the meatballs all over for about 5 minutes.
3. 3Add the courgette and cook for 2 minutes.
4. 4Pour in the passata, cover, and simmer gently for 12, 15 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.

Tips for GLP-1 appetites

• Rolling the meatballs small keeps them moist and easy to eat when your appetite is small.
• Lean turkey is light on the stomach compared with richer red meats that can feel heavy on GLP-1 medication.
• Leftovers reheat well, portion them out for an easy 38g-protein lunch.