Sheet-Pan Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini & Potatoes

These Sheet-Pan Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini & Potatoes make a filling weeknight dinner and next-day lunch. The turkey meatballs are loaded with protein and spanakopita-inspired flavors thanks to the feta, spinach, garlic and lemon zest. Fiber-rich roasted potatoes and zucchini add a heartiness to this dish without bringing heaviness. A Greek yogurt sauce ties the meatballs and veggies together, completing the dish. Keep reading for our expert tips, including ingredient substitutions.

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! 

• We recommend using feta cheese in brine because it is softer and has a richer flavor. You can also use feta that comes in shrink wrap.
• For the meatballs, we used panko breadcrumbs combined with milk to create a panade. This combination helps the mixture retain moisture, making it easier to form into balls. If you prefer, you can substitute the panko with fresh bread, and replace the milk with buttermilk or water.
• If you can’t find baby gold potatoes, choose the smallest loose Yukon Gold potatoes available. Baby red or fingerling potatoes would also work excellently.
• Keep in mind that the meatball mixture will be quite soft. Wetting your hands slightly can help prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands while rolling.

Nutrition Notes

• Ground turkey is a lean source of muscle-building protein. It’s also a good source of phosphorus, which is necessary for healthy bones and teeth. 
• Zucchini may be mild in flavor, but it’s robust in nutrients, providing vitamin C, folate, potassium and magnesium. The antioxidants in zucchini will help protect your heart, skin, bones and eyes.  
• Potatoes, along with the zucchini, bring a nice dose of fiber to this dish. The potassium in potatoes supports healthy blood pressure, and the vitamin C gives your immune system a boost.
• Greek yogurt adds gut-loving probiotics, which will happily nosh on the fiber in the veggies. You’ll also get protein and calcium from the Greek yogurt, for strong muscles and bones.