Description
Enjoy a flavor-packed experience with these Quick and Tasty Spinach and Garlic Meatballs. Perfectly tender, they blend earthy spinach, aromatic garlic, and savory meat into delightful bites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or chicken
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Mix Your Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef or chicken, chopped spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the Meatballs: Scoop out about two tablespoons of the mixture and roll them into balls using your hands. Place the meatballs on the lined baking sheet spaced apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip halfway for even cooking.
- Serve: Transfer meatballs to a serving dish. Drizzle with marinara sauce or olive oil before serving.
- Enjoy: Serve hot with pasta or as appetizers at gatherings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sauté garlic in olive oil before mixing it into the meatball mixture. Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.