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Turkey, Spinach & Cheese Meatballs

Turkey, Spinach & Cheese Meatballs

Delicious turkey meatballs packed with spinach and cheese, perfect for a hearty meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 meatballs
Calories 375 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Large Bowl
  • Pan

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 ounces baby spinach, chopped (3½ cups whole; 1½ cups chopped)
  • 3 scallions, finely sliced white and green parts
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1.25 pounds ground turkey (93/7, Shady Brook Farms)
  • 1.25 pounds Italian turkey sausage (removed from casings, Shady Brook Farms)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella (preferably whole milk, but low-fat will work)
  • cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano (plus more for serving)
  • ½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce (homemade or good quality store-bought)

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat the broiler and set an oven rack on the second-highest rack. Line a baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil and grease with the olive oil.
  • In a bowl large enough to hold all of the ingredients, beat the egg. Add the chopped spinach, scallions, and garlic and stir until evenly combined. Add the ground turkey, turkey sausage, mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano and bread crumbs. Using your hands, mix until evenly combined. Shape the mixture into 1½ inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Broil the meatballs until golden brown on top, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the tomato sauce in a large pan on the stovetop. Add the broiled meatballs and simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked.
  • These can be frozen in their sauce for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, reheat the meatballs in their sauce on the stovetop over medium heat until hot in the center.

Notes

These meatballs are delicious and can be served with pasta or on their own as a healthy meal option.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 40gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Cheese, healthy, meatballs, Spinach, turkey
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