Description
Spinach garlic meatballs are a healthy and flavorful dish packed with protein. These meatballs combine ground meat with fresh spinach, garlic, and Parmesan for a tasty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, chicken, or turkey)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional: Small cubes of mozzarella or ricotta
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk. Let soak 1 minute.
- Add ground meat, spinach, garlic, egg, Parmesan, and seasonings. Mix gently until combined.
- Scoop and roll into golf-ball-size meatballs. If using cheese, press a cube into the center and seal.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs, turning to brown all sides, about 8–10 minutes total.
- Lower heat and cover for 2–3 minutes until fully cooked through. Serve with marinara, over pasta, or on their own.
Notes
- Use any ground meat you prefer—beef, chicken, or turkey.
- For extra flavor, add optional mozzarella or ricotta filling.
- Serve with pasta, marinara sauce, or as a protein-packed snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 meatballs)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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