High Protein Spinach Meatballs

These meatballs are moist, delicious and full of protein and fiber.

If you’re looking for the perfect high protein option (that also sneaks a bit of veggie in) for your pasta night or an easy meal prep that can be stored in the freezer, this is the recipe for you!

  • 00:00  Spinach Meatballs are on the menu!

    00:15  Let’s make a new recipe

    01:04  Let’s cook our spinach

    01:53  Combine ingredients

    03:45  Scoop & Roll

    04:32  Baking Instructions

    04:39  Let’s try ‘em!

    05:26  Thanks for watching, see you next time!

Spinach Meatballs  | Mila Martinico

 

PREP TIME

20 MINUTES

COOK TIME

30-40 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME

60 MINUTES

SERVINGS

6-8 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 TBSP Olive Oil

2 TBSP Minced Garlic

5 Oz Baby Spinach

1 lb Ground Turkey

1 tsp Salt

1 cup of Ricotta

1 TBSP Onion Powder

1/2 Tsp ground Pepper

1 Egg

1 Cup of Parmesan

1 Piece of Bread

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF and line a baking pan with parchment paper.

  2. On medium heat, in a small pan, heat 2 TBSP of olive oil and 2 TBSP of Minced garlic. Just barely brown the minced garlic, moving it around as to not burn it.

  3. Add in 5 oz of clean baby spinach and saute for a few minutes until it has just wilted.

  4. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, salt, ricotta, onion powder, pepper, egg and parmesan.

  5. Add in the wilted spinach and combine.

  6. If it feels too wet, rip up 1 piece of bread into the mixture and combine.

  7. With a scoop, roll out your meatballs to your preferred size. I recommend 2 tablespoons.

  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and the inside temps to 165ºF

  9. Let cool and enjoy with your favorite sauce.

  10. Store in an airtight container for a week or seal well and freeze for up to 6 months.

 

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