Description
These high-protein turkey spinach meatballs are a healthy and delicious meal. They are easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Baked until golden and simmered in a simple tomato sauce, they are a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, chopped spinach, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Gently mix all the ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the meatballs tough.
- Roll the mixture into about 1.5-inch meatballs. You should get approximately 18-20 meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned.
- While the meatballs are baking, warm the marinara sauce in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Once the meatballs are done baking, carefully add them to the simmering marinara sauce.
- Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve hot with your favorite pasta, zucchini noodles, or as is.
Notes
- For a finer texture, you can pulse the spinach in a food processor before adding it to the mix.
- If you don’t have panko breadcrumbs, regular breadcrumbs or even rolled oats can be substituted.
- Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg