Spinach Garlic Baked Turkey Meatballs
These Spinach Garlic Baked Turkey Meatballs are a delicious and nutritious option for any meal. Packed with protein and flavor, they are perfect on their own, with pasta, or in a sandwich. The combination of fresh spinach and garlic creates a hearty dish that is both satisfying and healthy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ounces fresh baby spinach, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ cup almond meal
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped spinach, grated garlic, eggs, almond meal, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
- Form the mixture into balls slightly larger than golf balls and place them on a greased, rimmed baking sheet.
- Freeze the meatballs for 15 minutes to firm up.
- After chilling, dampen your hands and re-roll the meatballs to smooth them out.
- Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, or until they’re nearly cooked through. Switch to broil for 4 minutes to get a nice golden top.
- Let the meatballs cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg