Description
Creamy Spinach Turkey Meatballs are a delightful blend of tender turkey and fresh spinach, smothered in a rich, velvety sauce. This dish elevates your dining experience with its comforting flavors and is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, spinach, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them in the baking dish.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, mix chicken broth, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard; simmer until well combined.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce and let soak for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg