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cover photo lemon butter zucchini noodles with feta meatballs

Lemon Butter Zucchini Noodles with Feta Meatballs

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 365

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano, divided
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 1 tsp crushed black pepper
  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 24 oz zucchini noodles
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Equipment

  • Deep skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the beef, egg, feta, panko, onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
  3. Shape into 18 meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  5. Melt the butter in a large skillet. Remove from the heat and toss with the zucchini noodles, lemon zest, lemon juice, remaining oregano, and remaining salt.
  6. If using frozen zucchini noodles, cook and drain them before tossing with the butter mixture.
  7. Serve the meatballs over the lemon butter zucchini noodles.