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Wholesome Spinach Garlic Meatballs

Delicious Wholesome Spinach Garlic Meatballs Recipe for Family Dinner

This wholesome spinach garlic meatballs recipe delivers flavor and nutrition all in one bite, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, spinach, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides (about 6-8 minutes total).
  5. Transfer the browned meatballs to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 22gFat: 16g

Notes

Feel free to customize by substituting ground turkey for ground beef or adding feta cheese for a tangy flavor.

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