Description
These Spinach Turkey Meatballs are a quick, nutritious, and flavorful dinner option combining lean ground turkey, fresh spinach, and simple seasonings. Ready in under 30 minutes, they offer a tender texture with a burst of herb-infused flavor, perfect for busy weeknights or healthy meals the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup plain or whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Spinach: Start by washing and finely chopping fresh spinach so it integrates smoothly into the meatball mixture, ensuring an even distribution of color and nutrients.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, chopped spinach, minced garlic, parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly to avoid tough meatballs while ensuring all flavors are well combined.
- Shape the Meatballs: Using your hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into evenly sized balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Uniform sizing ensures they cook evenly.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs, cooking in batches if needed, and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes. Then cover and let them cook through for an additional 5 minutes to ensure juiciness and tenderness.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooked, remove the meatballs and serve them warm, either on their own or with your favorite sides or sauces.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the ingredients to keep the meatballs tender and juicy.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to form consistent-sized meatballs for even cooking.
- Fresh spinach is preferred over frozen for better flavor and texture.
- Allow meatballs to rest a few minutes after cooking to retain moisture.
- Pan-browning creates a delicious crust and enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 meatballs
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg