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Spinach Garlic Meatballs

Spinach Garlic Meatballs

Spinach Garlic Meatballs are a delicious blend of garlic and spinach, perfect for a nutritious dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef (or turkey) Choose turkey for a leaner option.
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped Adds color and nutrition.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Provides delicious aroma and taste.
  • 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs Helps bind the meatballs.
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Enhances flavor.
  • 1 large egg Holds meatballs together.
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning Enhances savories.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • large bowl
  • skillet

Method
 

How to Make Spinach Garlic Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Sauté minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, roughly 3-4 minutes.
  3. Combine ground meat, sautéed spinach and garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently until incorporated.
  4. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs, yielding about 16-20.
  5. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

To keep meatballs tender, avoid overmixing. Always check internal temperature; they should reach 160°F when fully cooked.

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