Description
Spinach Garlic Meatballs are a delightful fusion of savory ground meat, fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic, creating a dish that’s both nutritious and bursting with flavor. These tender meatballs make for a perfect meal option, whether served over pasta or as an appetizer at gatherings. With an easy-to-follow recipe and simple ingredients, you’ll impress family and friends with this comforting yet healthy dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup canned low-sodium tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, chopped spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the meatballs bake, heat the tomato sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
- Serve the meatballs topped with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg