Cheesy Garlic Burgers with Lemon Butter Zucchini Noodles

Ingredients:

For the Turkey Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking

For the Garlic Butter:

• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt to taste

For the Lemon Zucchini Noodles:

• 4 medium-sized zucchinis
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon, juice and zest
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: chili flakes for a spicy kick

Instructions:

Turkey Meatballs:

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
2. Form the mixture into small, bite-sized meatballs.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until all sides are browned and the meatballs are cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Garlic Butter:

1. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Return the meatballs to the skillet, toss them in the garlic butter, and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Keep warm while you prepare the noodles.

Lemon Zucchini Noodles:

1. Use a spiralizer to turn the zucchinis into noodles.
2. Heat olive oil in another skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the zucchini noodles, tossing them for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
4. Drizzle with lemon juice and zest, then season with salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes.

To Serve:

• Serve the meatballs on top of a bed of lemon zucchini noodles, ensuring to drizzle them with the garlic butter from the skillet.
• Garnish with additional parsley and lemon zest if desired.

This meal combines the lightness of turkey and zucchini with the rich flavors of garlic butter and lemon, making for a balanced and delicious dish. Enjoy your cooking!