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Healthy spinach garlic meatballs served with a side dish

Spinach Garlic Meatballs

Delicious and nutritious spinach garlic meatballs made with fresh ingredients, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken) Use your favorite type of ground meat.
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped Fresh spinach recommended for best taste.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Adjust garlic to taste.
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs For a gluten-free option, swap with ground oats or almond flour.
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Can be omitted or substituted for dairy-free option.
  • 1 piece egg Bind the ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Customize with spices to match your palate.
  • Olive oil for cooking Olive oil For browning the meatballs.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, chopped spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until evenly combined.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned.
  2. Transfer the meatballs to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.

Notes

Serve warm, with your favorite sauce or over pasta. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.