Print

Keto Garlic Butter Meatballs (With Zoodles!)

Print Recipe

Juicy garlic butter meatballs served with light zucchini noodles make the perfect low carb dinner. Quick to cook, full of flavor, and great for keto meal prep. This recipe is ideal for the keto diet, busy weeknights, or easy summer meals that keep carbs low and taste high.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)

  • 1 egg

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

For the Zoodles:

  • 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and seasoning.

  2. Form small meatballs (golf ball size).

  3. Heat oil in a skillet. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from pan.

  4. In the same pan, melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

  5. Add lemon juice and parsley. Return meatballs to the pan and simmer 6–8 minutes until cooked through.

  6. In another pan, cook zucchini noodles in oil for 2–3 minutes until just soft.

  7. Plate zoodles, top with meatballs, and spoon garlic butter sauce on top.

Notes

  • You can use ground turkey for leaner meatballs.

  • Don’t overcook the zucchini noodles or they’ll get watery.

  • Add red pepper flakes for a spicier twist.

  • These meatballs freeze well. Make extra for keto meal prep.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-garlic-butter-meatballs/