Description
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors in Spinach Feta Baked Turkey Meatballs. This healthy dish combines lean ground turkey with fresh spinach and tangy feta cheese, resulting in juicy and flavorful meatballs that everyone will love. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or entertaining guests, these meatballs are easy to make and require no browning, making them a hassle-free addition to your weeknight meals. Serve them over pasta, in a sub, or as a tasty appetizer to impress your friends and family. Plus, they can easily be made gluten-free with just a simple substitution.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 ½ lbs. lean ground turkey
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (regular or gluten-free)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and pour marinara sauce into a large baking dish.
- Sauté spinach in olive oil until wilted; add minced garlic and cook briefly.
- In a bowl, combine turkey, chopped spinach, egg, breadcrumbs, feta, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Form mixture into meatballs and place in marinara sauce.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg