Turkey and Spinach Meatballs

Turkey and Spinach Meatballs

Tender baked turkey meatballs with spinach, Parmesan, garlic, and herbs.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 220°C. Grease a rimmed baking sheet with 1 tsp (5 ml) of the olive oil.

    Ingredients used: 5.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: baking sheet

  2. Step 2

    Finely chop the spinach, finely grate the onion, and mince the garlic.

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Garlic, 100.0 gr Spinach, 80.0 gr Yellow Onion

    Cookware: Box Grater, Chef Knife, cutting board

  3. Step 3

    Put the prepared vegetables in a mixing bowl. Add the turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, oregano, salt, and black pepper; mix just until evenly combined.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 50.0 gr Breadcrumb, 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 1.0 piece Egg, 500.0 gr Ground Turkey, 6.0 gr Kosher Salt, 40.0 gr Parmesan Cheese

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  4. Step 4

    Shape the mixture into 20 evenly sized meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with the remaining 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil.

    Ingredients used: 10.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: baking sheet, pastry brush

  5. Step 5

    Bake until browned and the centers reach 74°C, about 16–18 minutes.

    Timer: 16 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, instant-read thermometer

  6. Step 6

    Rest the meatballs for 3 minutes before serving.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: moderate

Prevent cross-contamination while shaping the meatballs. Cook every meatball to an internal temperature of 74°C and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Risk factors

  • raw poultry
  • raw egg
  • ground meat

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