Spinach and Turkey Meatballs

How to Make Spinach and Turkey Meatballs

Serve up these tender meatballs for a fun twist on Italian night! Serve over zucchini noodles for a lower carb dish.

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20 min prep time


20 min cook time


6servings


4 meatballs

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Place all ingredients (except cooking spray) in a large mixing bowl and mix together thoroughly.
  3. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Roll meat mixture into 24 golf ball-sized meatballs (about 2 tbsp each) and place the balls evenly spaced on the baking pan. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove meatballs from the oven and serve hot. Enjoy with 3/4 cup whole wheat pasta and 1/3 cup of your favorite tomato sauce, if desired.
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Nutrition facts

6 Servings



  • Serving Size

    4 meatballs


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    180

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    7g

    9%

    • Saturated Fat
      2.3g

      12%
    • Trans Fats
      0.1g

  • Cholesterol
    90mg

    30%

  • Sodium
    140mg

    6%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    8g

    3%

    • Dietary Fiber
      2g

      7%
    • Total Sugars
      1g

  • Protein
    19g

  • Potassium
    320mg

    7%

Ingredients

lean ground turkey
1 lbs

egg
1

freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 tbsp

whole-wheat bread crumbs
1/2 cup

garlic (minced)
2 clove

dried basil
2 tsp

fresh ground black pepper
to taste

frozen chopped spinach (thawed and water squeezed out)
10 oz

nonstick cooking spray
1