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Spinach Turkey Meatballs Recipe

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These Spinach Turkey Meatballs are a healthy and flavorful dish perfect for a nutritious meal. Made with lean ground turkey and packed with finely chopped vegetables like spinach, onion, and carrots, they are seasoned with garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper. Baked to perfection, these meatballs are juicy, tender, and easy to prepare, making them ideal for meal prep or a family dinner.

Ingredients

Meatball Mixture

  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup finely chopped carrots
  • 3 ounces (about 3 loosely packed cups) baby spinach, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

For Cooking

  • Olive oil or avocado oil cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper or spraying it with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Chop Veggies: Finely chop the onion, carrots, and baby spinach. Using a food processor is recommended to save time and ensure the vegetables are chopped finely enough to blend well into the meatballs.
  3. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the ground turkey along with the finely chopped onion, carrots, spinach, garlic powder, fresh basil, sea salt, and pepper. Gently mix the ingredients together using a wooden spoon or your hands until evenly combined.
  4. Form Meatballs: Roll the meat mixture into 1 to 2-inch balls with your hands and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Leave about 1 inch of space between each meatball to allow even cooking.
  5. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for approximately 25 minutes, or until the outsides are lightly browned and the centers are no longer pink, ensuring they are fully cooked.
  6. Serve: Remove the meatballs from the oven and serve warm as desired with your choice of sides or sauces.
  7. Store: Allow the meatballs to cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for meal prep or later consumption.

Notes

  • For best results, finely chop the vegetables to avoid large chunks in the meatballs.
  • You can use either olive oil or avocado oil spray to coat the baking tray and prevent sticking.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
  • These meatballs can be frozen after cooking for up to 3 months; thaw and reheat thoroughly before serving.
  • Use a food thermometer to ensure turkey meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.

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