Description
Baked Pesto Spinach Turkey Meatballs are a flavorful and healthy twist on a classic favorite. These tender turkey meatballs are packed with fresh spinach and basil pesto, making them not only delicious but also visually appealing. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, they’re sure to become a family favorite. With easy preparation and minimal cleanup, you’ll have a mouthwatering dish ready in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, chopped spinach, basil pesto, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1-1.5 inches in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet with space in between.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg