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Spinach and Feta Turkey Meatballs

Spinach and Feta Turkey Meatballs are an easy way to add flavor and protein to your meal using inexpensive ground turkey. Perfect for meal prep! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 5-6 meatballs each
Calories: 4028 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. fresh spinach $1.67
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided $0.32
  • 1 lb. lean ground turkey (93% lean) $4.49
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs $0.24
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
  • freshly cracked pepper $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
  • 1 large egg $0.22
  • 2 oz. feta, crumbled $0.83

Instructions

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  1. Roughly Chop the spinach. Heat a large skillet over medium, then add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add the chopped spinach and a pinch of salt. Sauté the spinach until it has fully wilted, then remove it from the heat.
  2. While the spinach is sautéing, stir together the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, freshly cracked pepper (5 or 6 cranks of a pepper mill), and salt in a large bowl. Lightly whisk the egg, then add the egg, ground turkey, sautéed spinach, and crumbled feta to the bowl with the breadcrumbs. Use your hands to combine these ingredients until evenly mixed.
  3. Shape the meat mixture into balls, about one heaping tablespoon each. You should get approximately 24 meatballs.
  4. Wipe out the skillet used for the spinach, add another tablespoon of oil, and heat the skillet once again over medium. Once hot, swirl the oil in the skillet to make sure the surface is coated, then add half of the meatballs. Cook the meatballs for about a minute to a minute and a half on each side, or until the meatballs are well browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes total). Remove the cooked meatballs to a clean bowl and repeat with the second batch.
  5. Serve your cooked meatballs with your favorite sauce, over pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Notes

  • Meatballs can have a tendency to stick, so I highly suggest using a non-stick surface, whether it be cast iron or teflon.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 402.8kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 11.85g (4%) Protein 23.9g (48%) Fat 28.15g (43%) Sodium 552.8mg (23%) Fiber 1.15g (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 45-6 meatballs each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 4028

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 402.8kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 11.85g 4%
Protein 23.9g 48%
Fat 28.15g 43%
Sodium 552.8mg 23%
Fiber 1.15g 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.