# Healthy Spinach Garlic Meatballs

Juicy, oven-baked meatballs packed with fresh spinach and garlic for a lighter, healthier twist on a classic favorite.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- oven
- baking tray
- large bowl

## Tips

- If using turkey with very little fat, add some moisture like olive oil or cream to prevent dryness.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTRl-t6E4Zu/?igsh=MnFndzh3bzhuZ2F2
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/bb6205df-cac4-4652-ae8c-8a629c1edf48
- Extracted: 2026-01-11

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