Description
These spinach feta turkey meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and packed with Mediterranean flair. They’re perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or as a healthy party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 packed cup fresh spinach, chopped and sautéed or well-drained if frozen
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 medium onion, grated or finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, spinach, feta, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Lightly brush or spray the lined baking sheet with olive oil.
- Form meatballs using a tablespoon or scoop and place them on the sheet, evenly spaced.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite dip or side.
Notes
- Use an ice cream scoop for uniform meatballs.
- Make sure spinach is fully drained to avoid excess moisture.
- Chill the mixture if it feels too soft before rolling.
- These freeze well after baking — perfect for meal prep!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: spinach feta meatballs, turkey meatballs, healthy meatball recipe, mediterranean dinner, baked meatballs