Description
Spinach garlic meatballs are a flavorful, low-carb option packed with protein and nutrients. They’re easy to make and perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken (or ground turkey)
- 1 cup chopped spinach (fresh)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for browning)
- 1/2 cup sugar-free marinara (for serving, optional)
- Chopped parsley or basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, spinach, garlic, Parmesan, almond flour, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll into 16 meatballs (about 1 1/2 inches each).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer meatballs to the baking sheet and bake 10–12 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temp).
- Serve warm with sugar-free marinara and garnish with herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for best texture.
- Almond flour keeps the recipe gluten-free.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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