Description
Wholesome Spinach Garlic Meatballs are a delightful blend of juicy meat, vibrant spinach, and aromatic garlic, making them the perfect centerpiece for any meal. Bursting with flavor and nutrition, these meatballs bring warmth and joy to your table. Whether served over pasta or as an appetizer, they promise to impress your family and friends alike. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, spinach, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides (about 6-8 minutes total).
- Transfer the browned meatballs to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg