Home » Blog » Course » Main Dish » Turkey Meatballs with SpinachTurkey Meatballs with Spinach Pin RecipeRate RecipePublished: Jan 18, 2022 · Modified: Aug 21, 2022 by Andrea + Stef · This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. These healthy turkey spincach meatballs are cooked prefect everytime and are simple to make for a main course dinner or as an appetizer. Jump to Recipe These turkey and spinach meatballs are great for meal prepping and freezing for later. They are also made with simple ingredients so your grocery trip will be fairly short, along with the cooking time because only take 20 minutes. Table of Contents TURKEY MEATBALL INGREDIENTSSIMILAR RECIPESINSTRUCTIONSSTORAGE TIPSRELATED RECIPESFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWAYS TO USE LEFTOVERSTurkey and Spinach MeatballsMORE RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE Don’t be fooled just because these are healthy meatballs. Not only are they filling, but there are so many ways to serve them. Turkey meatballs are also a lean alternative to ground beef, but are still super tasty. TURKEY MEATBALL INGREDIENTS You may have all of these in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! See recipe card below for ingredient amounts. Meat: We are using ground turkey, you could also use beef, pork, or chicken.Egg.Breadcrumbs: Regular or panko will work.Grated parmesan cheese.Spices: Parsley, salt, and black pepper.Veggies: Onion and spinach.Garlic: Mince your own cloves, or use store bought.Oil: Extra virgin olive oil works well. SIMILAR RECIPES Here are other variations of the recipe you may enjoy. Italian Meatballs – Oven baked and filled with traditional flavors from the oregano, basil, and red pepper flakesChicken Meatballs – Another delicious lean alternative, if you like sauced try the buffalo chicken meatballs.Air Fryer Meatballs – The best recipe when you don’t want to use the oven.Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs – a cheesy inside with a tender outside. INSTRUCTIONS If you’d like to print this recipe, scroll down to the recipe card where you can print the recipe or have it scaled to double or triple. You’ll also find nutrition information. TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED: medium bowlmeasuring cupsbaking sheetparchment paperknife PREHEAT OVEN: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 400 degrees. COMBINE INGREDIENTS: Mix all of the ingredients in a medium bowl, use your hands to mix. KITCHEN TIPYou can wear gloves to mix meat to prevent sticking to your hands. KITCHEN TIPIf you prefer, sauté the onion and spinach in a tablespoon of olive oil before adding to the meat mixture. This will create a softer onion in the meatball. FORM MEATBALLS: Roll the meat mixture in your hands to form 30 equal sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet. COOKING TIME: Bake the meatballs for 10 minutes, then switch the oven to broil. Broil until the baked turkey meatballs are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. KITCHEN TIPIf you make larger meatballs you will need to extend the cooking time longer. SERVE: Serve with your favorite side dish or in our marinara sauce. STORAGE TIPS Refrigerate: Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze: Place cooked meatballs in a freezer bag once they have cooled and freeze for up to 2 months. If you are going to freeze them before cooking, place the meatballs on the baking in the freezer for 30 minutes then transfer them to a ziploc bag. Defrosting: Allow the meatballs to thaw overnight before cooking. RELATED RECIPES Air Fryer Meatballs These easy homemade meatballs cook to juicy, tender perfection in the air fryer. See Recipe Italian Sausage Meatballs Recipe Delicious classic recipe for large Italian meatballs. They pair well with spaghetti, pizza or meatball sub sandwiches. See Recipe Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipe These easy, healthy chicken meatballs make for a quick dinner idea or party appetizer. Use the yummy chicken parmesan meatballs with spaghetti and marinara or in any recipe that requires meatballs. See Recipe Easy Basil Pesto Pasta with Meatballs Delicious pesto fettuccine pasta with meatballs makes a healthy and delicious meal for the whole family. See Recipe FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why are my turkey meatballs rubbery?This can result in overmixing the ingredients before rolling out the meatballs. You can mix all of the ingredients together, adding the ground turkey last so that everything else is incorporated, and you are almost folding the meat in. Are turkey meatballs healthy?Yes! They are low in calories but high in protein. Turkey is a lean cut of meat and has less fat compared to pork and beef. How do you make gluten free turkey meatballs?When you use our turkey meatball recipe the only ingredients that you will need to double-check to make sure it’s gluten-free are the breadcrumbs. All of the other ingredients are naturally gluten free. WAYS TO USE LEFTOVERS TURKEY MEATBALL SUBS: Spoon marinara onto your favorite sub rolled along with mozzarella cheese. SLIDERS: Add the leftover meatballs to Hawaiian rolls to make sliders. PASTA: Try serving these with Fettuccine Pesto sauce on top of your favorite noodles. CALZONE: Make a meatball calzone. meatballs, parmesan, spinach 5 from 9 votes Turkey and Spinach Meatballs Author Andrea + Stef Course Appetizer, Main Dish Cuisine American Prep Time 20 minutes minutes Cook Time 20 minutes minutes Print Pin Rate 30 These healthy turkey spincach meatballs are cooked prefect everytime and are simple to make for a main course dinner or as an appetizer. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ 1.25 pound ground turkey▢ 1 egg▢ ½ cup bread crumbs▢ ½ cup grated parmesan▢ 1 tablespoon oil▢ 6 garlic cloves minced▢ 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped▢ ½-¾ cup fresh spinach finely chopped▢ ¼ cup fresh onion finely minced▢ ½ teaspoon salt▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper InstructionsPreheat the oven to 400°F. Place parchment paper on your baking sheet.Add all the ingredients to a medium sized bowl. Grease your hands with a little oil. Form 30 equal size meatballs, rolling them so they are round. The turkey mixture will be soft. If they’re sticking to your hands, re-oil your hands. Place on your baking sheet. Cook for 10 minutes. Turn oven to broil. Broil until meatballs are golden and internal temperature is 165°F. Remove from the oven and enjoy. Notes If you prefer, sauté the onion and spinach in a tablespoon of olive oil before adding to the meat mixture. This will create a softer onion in the meatball. You can wear gloves to mix meat to prevent sticking to your hands. Refrigerate meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you make larger meatballs you will need to extend the cooking time longer. Optional: saute the onions and spinach before adding to the meat mixture. NutritionCalories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe MORE RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE How To Make Perfect Cast Iron Skillet Burgers March 10, 2023 No Comments If you have been craving a juicy and flavorful hamburger, then these easy, homemade cast… Read More Easy John Wayne Casserole Recipe February 16, 2023 1 Comment This delicious Mexican inspired John Wayne casserole bakes in the oven and combines biscuits, taco… Read More 45 Game Day Appetizers: The Best Party Snacks February 7, 2023 No Comments Super Bowl party appetizers everyone loves! 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Ann says January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 at 7:47 pm My new favorite! Made them in my air fryer. Freeze really well! Reply
Jen says October 20, 2024October 20, 2024 at 3:50 pm These were delicious. I followed the recipe and used them to make meatball subs. Will definitely make again! Reply