Spinach Garlic Meatballs: A Flavorful Healthy Delight!
Spinach Garlic Meatballs are a delicious and healthy dish packed with flavor and nutrients, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite sauce or pasta.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- These meatballs can be frozen for later use.
- Feel free to add other herbs or spices to customize the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Spinach Garlic Meatballs, Healthy Meatballs, Italian Meatballs, Spinach Recipes