Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of creamy spinach turkey meatballs, a dish that promises to elevate any dinner with its rich taste and comforting texture. These meatballs combine lean turkey with fresh spinach and a luscious cream sauce, creating a meal that is both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe will have your guests asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, sautéed onion and garlic, chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, egg, and Parmesan cheese until just combined.
- Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In another skillet, simmer heavy cream over medium-low heat until slightly thickened.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce, ensuring they are well-coated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg