Spinach and Turkey Meatballs

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A friend of mine requested a turkey meatloaf or meatballs recipe because she’s trying to eat lighter. I thought why not serve some turkey meatballs over zoodles? I don’t think it gets any healthier than zoodles. Zoodles are just zucchinis julienned into thin strands to appear like pasta noodles but there is no pasta involved. No worries.

I thought spinach would be a great addition since she is trying to eat healthier, the more veggies the merrier. These meatballs were so so good. I did go heavy on the salt cause meatballs can be super bland but if you follow the recipe and add a generous amount of salt you will make them again, I almost guarantee it. The zoodles contain a lot of water so make sure to pat them dry if you decide to serve it with zoodles. Ok, I’ll stop using the word “zoodles” cause my computer is going nuts trying to correct my grammar.

I honestly think these were delicious on their own without the Z word or marinara sauce. Serving them with a side salad and brown rice would be a very good idea.

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Spinach and Turkey Meatballs

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

These delicious turkey meatballs are packed with onions and spinach and make a great addition to any spaghetti dish. Serve over zucchini noodles for a healthy version of a classic spaghetti.

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Easy Turkey Meatballs, Spinach and Turkey Meatballs, Turkey and Veggie Meatballs

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 201 kcal

Author: Julie of CookedbyJulie.com

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1/2 small onion
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1/2 cup fresh spinach
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp granulated garlic
• 1 tsp granulated onion
• 1/2 Tsp paprika
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Sautee the onions and spinach in a small skillet with some olive oil over medium high heat for 2-3 minutes.
2. Stir in the red pepper flakes, fresh minced garlic, and cook until fragrant.
3. Season with salt and pepper then place the onion and spinach mixture into a small bowl and set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, cooked spinach onion and garlic mixture, paprika, granulated onion, granulated garlic, oregano, tomato paste, egg, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
5. Cover and place in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
7. Let the turkey mixture come to room temperature and then roll them into 1 1/2 inch meatballs.
8. Place 1 inch apart in the pan and then bake uncovered for 20-22 minutes or until fully cooked through.

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Nutrition Facts

Spinach and Turkey Meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 201 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 6%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 104mg 35%

Sodium 213mg 9%

Potassium 464mg 13%

Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 1g

Protein 30g 60%

Vitamin A 16.2%

Vitamin C 4.1%

Calcium 6.6%

Iron 10.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.