Turkey and Spinach Meatballs
Tender baked turkey meatballs with spinach, Parmesan, garlic, and herbs.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 220°C. Grease a rimmed baking sheet with 1 tsp (5 ml) of the olive oil.
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Step 2
Finely chop the spinach, finely grate the onion, and mince the garlic.
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Step 3
Put the prepared vegetables in a mixing bowl. Add the turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, oregano, salt, and black pepper; mix just until evenly combined.
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Step 4
Shape the mixture into 20 evenly sized meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with the remaining 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil.
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Step 5
Bake until browned and the centers reach 74°C, about 16–18 minutes.
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Step 6
Rest the meatballs for 3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: moderate
Prevent cross-contamination while shaping the meatballs. Cook every meatball to an internal temperature of 74°C and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- raw poultry
- raw egg
- ground meat