Healthy Spinach Garlic Meatballs
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray.
- 2In a large bowl combine meat, spinach, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan.
- 3Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, mix gently.
- 4Shape mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
- 5Place on tray and lightly brush with olive oil.
- 6Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- 7Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
- 500 g lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 0.5 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.75 tsp salt
Equipment
ovenbaking traylarge bowl
Tips
- If using turkey with very little fat, add some moisture like olive oil or cream to prevent dryness.
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