Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Spinach Garlic Meatballs, where juicy meat meets vibrant spinach and aromatic garlic. This dish transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece, perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. With their enticing aroma and nutritious profile, these meatballs are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, cooked spinach mixture (cooled slightly), Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well without overworking.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, simmer crushed tomatoes with olive oil on low heat; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg