Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs
Our Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs are a healthy take on the classic recipe. Juicy and packed with flavor and nutrition, they will please the whole family!
Servings: 4
Calories: 261kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey (93%)
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves sliced into thin ribbons
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add a tablespoon olive oil and the spinach. Cook until wilted.
- Transfer the spinach to a cutting board and let it cool down. Once cool enough to handle, chop it coarsely and place in a large bowl.
- Add all other ingredients to the bowl. Mix gently with your hands until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Take the mix out of the refrigerator and form balls using an ice cream scoop or a large spoon. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 25 minutes at 400F (smaller balls will require less time). If you like them crispier on the outside, transfer the sheet to the upper rack and broil for 2 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 261kcal | Total Carbohydrate: 6g | Protein: 27g | Total Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 649mg | Potassium: 459mg | Dietary Fiber: 1g | Total Sugars: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Vitamin D: 1µg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 3mg