Turkey Spinach Meatballs

One of my favorite snack foods are Turkey Spinach Meatballs.

When I worked in Corona del Mar, I would buy their Turkey Spinach Meatballs when on my break. I loved them so much that I would buy a whole bunch and freeze them. Then, I would eat them one by one. Delicious! One day, a friend of mine said, “Why don’t you make your own?” So, I analyzed the meatball to figure out the flavor profile and ingredients. Here’s my recipe!

Recipe Options:

Add freshly grated parmesan cheese
I make mine without an egg. You really don’t need it. However, if you want to add one, feel free!
Plain breadcrumbs
Italian seasoning
Taco seasoning
Substitute garlic powder if you don’t have fresh garlic

Those are all great options for additional flavor and texture. I encourage you to try the original recipe first. Add ingredients for a different version later.

Serving Suggestions:

With basmati rice
As a slider on a mini brioche bun
With your favorite pasta – spaghetti, penne, or linguini
Quinoa – recipe, YUM! >> Quinoa, Broccoli, and Toasted Cashews
Roasted Red Potatoes

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Recipe

Turkey Spinach Meatballs

Appetizer, Entree

Turkey Spinach Meatballs

Ingredients

4 cloves garlic
1 medium white onion
1 tablespoon grape seed oil
1 bag fresh spinach
1 pound ground turkey
pinch and a half sea salt
pinch or two of black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400*F.
Peel and dice garlic.
Peel and dice onion.
Heat grape seed oil in skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and saute about 1 1/2 minutes.
Add onion and saute about 3 1/2 minutes until onion is slightly translucent.
Add fresh spinach (entire bag) and cover with lid.
Saute about 4 minutes or until spinach has wilted completely.
Add ground turkey to a medium mixing bowl and add spinach mixture to bowl.
Fold spinach mixture into ground turkey.
Using an approximate 1 1/2 ounce ice cream scoop, form mixture into balls.
Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes or until cooked through.
Serve hot or allow to cool prior to placing in the refrigerator.
NOTE: these are my "go-to" snacks. I keep them in the refrigerator and eat them cold.