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How to make Baked Turkey Meatballs with Spinach a Healthy Delight — key cooking step

Baked Turkey Meatballs with Spinach: A Healthy Delight

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Mains
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Baked Turkey Meatballs with Spinach are a healthy delight, packed with flavor and nutrition. Perfect for a family dinner or meal prep!


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground turkey

1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, spinach, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

3. Mix until well combined.

4. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

5. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.


Notes

These meatballs can be served with marinara sauce or enjoyed on their own. Great for meal prep and freezing!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 meatball
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: turkey, meatballs, healthy, spinach