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Spinach Garlic Meatballs Recipe

Spinach Garlic Meatballs

This Spinach Garlic Meatballs Recipe combines flavorful ingredients for a healthy, delicious meal everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground Beef or Turkey
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach, sautéed
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 small Onion, finely chopped optional
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs or oats/almond flour
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 8 oz Low-Moisture Mozzarella Cubes, chilled
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Parsley

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Sauté garlic and spinach in a skillet until fragrant.
    Spinach Garlic Meatballs Recipe
  2. In a large bowl, combine beef, sautéed spinach, garlic, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
    Spinach Garlic Meatballs Recipe
  3. Form mixture into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
    Spinach Garlic Meatballs Recipe
  4. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
    Spinach Garlic Meatballs Recipe
  5. Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
    Spinach Garlic Meatballs Recipe

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 10gFat: 8g

Notes

Feel free to add feta cheese or substitute ground turkey for a lighter option. Store cooked meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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