This is an easy and very tasty turkey meatballs recipes that sneaks in a serving of spinach. This recipe of gluten free, great for kid meals and meal prep.
Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes | Yield: Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
10 Oz Fresh Spinach (or frozen Spinach, defrosted and excess water removed)
1.25 lbs 93/7 Ground Turkey
1 Large Egg, beaten
1/2 Cup Oat Flour or Breadcrumbs
3/4 Cup Onions or Green Onions, finely chopped
1 Tbsp Garlic, finely chopped
1/2 Tbsp Dried Parsley (or 1.5 Tbsp of Fresh Parsely, chopped)
2 Tsp Olive Oil
1/2 Tsp Oregano
1/4 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Cooking Spray
Optional: 1/2 Tbsp Brown Sugar or Honey (recommended if using oat flour)
10 Oz Fresh Spinach (or frozen Spinach, defrosted and excess water removed)
1.25 lbs 93/7 Ground Turkey
1 Large Egg, beaten
1/2 Cup Oat Flour or Breadcrumbs
3/4 Cup Onions or Green Onions, finely chopped
1 Tbsp Garlic, finely chopped
1/2 Tbsp Dried Parsley (or 1.5 Tbsp of Fresh Parsely, chopped)
2 Tsp Olive Oil
1/2 Tsp Oregano
1/4 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Cooking Spray
Optional: 1/2 Tbsp Brown Sugar or Honey (recommended if using oat flour)
METHOD
1. Preheat oven 400 F.
1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onions; cook for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
2. If using fresh spinach: add spinach to skillet, increase heat to medium-high and cook until spinach is tender.
3. Set aside cooked vegetables to cool.
4. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients: turkey meat, egg, oat flour (or breadcrumbs), parsley, oregano, pepper flakes, honey/brown sugar (optional), salt and black pepper. If using frozen spinach, add it in this step.
5. Add cooled cooked vegetables and mix thoroughly.
6. Lightly coat baking dish with cooking spray.
7. Scoop about 1/4 cup of turkey mixture and shape into balls; place into baking dish. Lightly coat or drizzle each ball with olive oil.
8. Bake meatballs uncovered for about 20-25 minutes until cooked through; turning after 10 minutes of baking if necessary.
1. Preheat oven 400 F.
1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onions; cook for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
2. If using fresh spinach: add spinach to skillet, increase heat to medium-high and cook until spinach is tender.
3. Set aside cooked vegetables to cool.
4. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients: turkey meat, egg, oat flour (or breadcrumbs), parsley, oregano, pepper flakes, honey/brown sugar (optional), salt and black pepper. If using frozen spinach, add it in this step.
5. Add cooled cooked vegetables and mix thoroughly.
6. Lightly coat baking dish with cooking spray.
7. Scoop about 1/4 cup of turkey mixture and shape into balls; place into baking dish. Lightly coat or drizzle each ball with olive oil.
8. Bake meatballs uncovered for about 20-25 minutes until cooked through; turning after 10 minutes of baking if necessary.
Nutrition per serving: 275 Cals; 13g Carb; 13g Fat; 25g Protein
Note: When made with oat flour, these meatballs are very moist! If you like your meatballs to have more bite use bread crumbs or a bit more oat flour.
