Description
Juicy and tender meatballs infused with the robust flavors of garlic and Parmesan cheese, enhanced by fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped spinach, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until everything is well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the meatballs for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your favorite sauce or pasta.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Avoid overcrowding the pan while cooking for even browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg