Spinach Garlic Meatballs Recipe: Easy and Flavorful Family Dinner
Delicious spinach garlic meatballs that are easy to prepare and perfect for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, chopped spinach, minced garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve with marinara sauce and pasta if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the meatball mixture sit for 30 minutes before baking.
- You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg