Description
These Mediterranean-inspired turkey meatballs are packed with savory feta, fresh spinach, and aromatic herbs, creating a tender and flavorful bite. Perfect for a quick dinner, meal prep, or even as a party appetizer, they pair beautifully with tzatziki, hummus, or a simple tomato sauce. Baked to golden perfection, these meatballs are as nutritious as they are delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, spinach, feta, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil to help them brown during baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite sauce, over pasta, or with a crisp Mediterranean salad.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour.
- Want extra moisture? Add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt to the mix.
- These meatballs freeze well just store them in an airtight container and reheat when needed.
- Great for meal prep! Serve in pita wraps, grain bowls, or alongside roasted veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4-5 meatballs
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: turkey meatballs, feta meatballs, Mediterranean meatballs, spinach meatballs, healthy turkey meatballs