Healthy Spinach Garlic Meatballs

30 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray.
  4. 4In a large bowl combine meat, spinach, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan.
  5. 5In a large bowl combine meat, spinach, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan.
  6. 6In a large bowl combine meat, spinach, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan.
  7. 7Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, mix gently.
  8. 8Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, mix gently.
  9. 9Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, mix gently.
  10. 10Shape mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
  11. 11Shape mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
  12. 12Shape mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
  13. 13Place on tray and lightly brush with olive oil.
  14. 14Place on tray and lightly brush with olive oil.
  15. 15Place on tray and lightly brush with olive oil.
  16. 16Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  17. 17Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  18. 18Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  19. 19Rest 5 minutes before serving.
  20. 20Rest 5 minutes before serving.
  21. 21Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

  • 500 g lean ground beef or turkey
  • 500 g lean ground beef or turkey
  • 500 g lean ground beef or turkey
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 0.5 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 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.