Description
Creamy Spinach Turkey Meatballs are a deliciously healthy dish that combines lean ground turkey with fresh spinach in a rich, velvety sauce. These tender meatballs are perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. Serve them over pasta or enjoy on their own for a meal that balances flavor and nutrition without compromising on taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into golf-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- While the meatballs bake, heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat with chicken broth and lemon juice; stir until warmed (do not boil).
- Once baked, add meatballs to the creamy sauce and gently stir to coat. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg