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Spinach Garlic Meatballs

Spinach Garlic Meatballs

Delightful Spinach Garlic Meatballs blend fresh ingredients for a healthy and tasty dish that nourishes the body and soul.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 large egg
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup canned low-sodium tomato sauce

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • saucepan
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix until well-coated and blended.
  3. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Heat the canned tomato sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
  6. Serve the meatballs hot, topped with the warm tomato sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh basil or additional Parmesan for extra flavor.

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