Baked Spinach Meatballs: Irresistibly Healthy Comfort Bites
Delicious and healthy baked spinach meatballs that are perfect for a comforting meal. These meatballs are packed with spinach and flavor, making them a nutritious choice for any dinner table.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chopped spinach, ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and shape the mixture into meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Italian herbs to the mixture.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Spinach Meatballs, healthy meatballs, comfort food