Baked Turkey Meatballs with Spinach
Elevate your dinner game with these irresistibly tender Baked Turkey Meatballs with Spinach—a wholesome, flavorful, and protein-packed option the whole family will love! Made with lean ground turkey, fresh spinach, and a savory blend of Parmesan cheese, garlic, and Italian seasoning, these baked meatballs are as nutritious as they are delicious. This quick and easy recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and skips the frying for a healthier twist, while still delivering a perfectly golden exterior that’s deliciously satisfying. Ideal for pairing with pasta, a tangy marinara sauce, or as a topping for salads and grain bowls, these spinach-infused turkey meatballs are a versatile addition to your weeknight rotation. With minimal ingredients and oven-baked convenience, this dish is perfect for busy nights and meal prep enthusiasts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground turkey
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 unit Large egg
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
Wash and dry the spinach, then finely chop it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Mix everything together until well combined, but avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs (about the size of a golf ball) and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each meatball.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Optional: For extra browning, broil the meatballs on high for 1-2 minutes at the end of cooking.
Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with your favorite pasta, sauce, or as a protein addition to salads or grain bowls.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1068 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.5 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 508 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 2466 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 101.2 g | 202% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 100 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
