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Turkey Meatballs

Turkey Meatballs

Enjoy these juicy turkey meatballs that won't fall apart, perfect with pasta or as an appetizer.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mediterranean, Mediterranean Diet
Servings 4 meatballs
Calories 252.8 kcal

Equipment

  • large sheet pan
  • Large Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 slice bread (whole wheat, white, or gluten free), crust removed
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 yellow onion grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (½ cup)
  • 1 egg beaten
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried mint
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a large sheet pan.
  • Toast the bread until just brown, then transfer it to a bowl and cover with water. Allow it to soak for about 5 minutes, or until very tender. Discard the water and squeeze the bread very dry. Crumble into a large, dry mixing bowl.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook briefly until just wilted. Remove from heat and let cool briefly.
  • Into the mixing bowl with the bread, add the ground turkey, onions, garlic, crumbled feta, egg, parsley, and mint. Add the wilted spinach and season with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  • Form the mixture into balls (golf ball size) and arrange them on the prepared sheet pan. Bake in the heated oven for about 30 minutes, or until fully cooked through.
  • Transfer to the top rack and turn the broiler on for just a couple of minutes or until the tops are browned. Keep a close eye to ensure they don’t burn. Enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze the meatballs before or after you bake them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 252.8kcalCarbohydrates: 8.8gProtein: 34.2gFat: 9.5gSaturated Fat: 2.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 113.3mgSodium: 433.2mgPotassium: 549.2mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 2.4gVitamin A: 2169.4IUVitamin C: 16.9mgCalcium: 58.7mgIron: 2.6mg
Keyword low calorie, low fat, Turkey Meatballs
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