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Spinach Garlic Meatballs

Delicious and nutritious spinach garlic meatballs that combine tender ground meat with fresh spinach and garlic for a flavorful, healthy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, chopped spinach, minced garlic, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, and oregano.
  2. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Form the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs and place them on a plate.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Fry the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
  6. Remove meatballs and drain on paper towels.
  7. Serve warm with your favorite sauce or side dish.

Notes

For extra flavor, serve with a homemade marinara sauce or sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top before serving.