Healthy Spinach Garlic Meatballs

30m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray.
  2. 2In a large bowl combine meat, spinach, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan.
  3. 3Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, mix gently.
  4. 4Shape mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
  5. 5Place on tray and lightly brush with olive oil.
  6. 6Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  7. 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.