Description
A delightful twist on traditional meatballs featuring a savory blend of beef, fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic, perfect for healthy eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef or Turkey
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach, sautéed
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 small Onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (or oats/almond flour)
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 8 oz Low-Moisture Mozzarella Cubes, chilled
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tbsp Chopped Parsley
Instructions
- Sauté garlic and spinach in a skillet until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine beef, sautéed spinach, garlic, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Form mixture into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Spinach Garlic Meatballs