Turkey, Spinach & Cheese Meatballs

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11 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 40MINS

Turkey, Spinach & Cheese Meatballs

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Not only does the sausage make the meatballs tender, it also adds great flavor without the need for a ton of other ingredients.

Turkey, Spinach & Cheese Meatballs

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Not only does the sausage make the meatballs tender, it also adds great flavor without the need for a ton of other ingredients.

40MINS

Total Time

$3.79

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

6

US / Metric

1 Tbsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1

2 3/4 cups

Fresh Baby Spinach

1 bunch

Scallion

3 scallions per 6 servings

3 cloves

1.3 lb

93/7 Lean Ground Turkey

1.3 lb

Italian Turkey Sausages

1 cup

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

1 cup

Parmigiano-Reggiano

1 cup

Italian-Style Breadcrumbs

1.5 lb

Marinara Sauce

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

557

Fat

31.1 g

Protein

46.0 g

Carbs

22.6 g

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step 1

Preheat the broiler and set an oven rack on the second-highest rack. Line a baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil and grease with the Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp).

step 2

In a bowl large enough to hold all of the ingredients, beat the Egg (1). Add the Fresh Baby Spinach (2 3/4 cups), Scallion (1 bunch), and Garlic (3 cloves) and stir until evenly combined.

step 2 In a bowl large enough to hold all of the ingredients, beat the Egg (1). Add the Fresh Baby Spinach (2 3/4 cups), Scallion (1 bunch), and Garlic (3 cloves) and stir until evenly combined.

step 3

Add the 93/7 Lean Ground Turkey (1.3 lb), Italian Turkey Sausages (1.3 lb), Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (1 cup), Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup) and Italian-Style Breadcrumbs (1 cup). Using your hands, mix until evenly combined.

step 3 Add the 93/7 Lean Ground Turkey (1.3 lb), Italian Turkey Sausages (1.3 lb), Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (1 cup), Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup) and Italian-Style Breadcrumbs (1 cup). Using your hands, mix until evenly combined.

step 4

Shape the mixture into 1-1/2 inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Broil the meatballs until golden brown on top, about 10 minutes.

step 4 Shape the mixture into 1-1/2 inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Broil the meatballs until golden brown on top, about 10 minutes.

step 5

Meanwhile, heat the tomato Marinara Sauce (1.5 lb) in a large pan on the stovetop. Add the broiled meatballs and simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked.

step 5 Meanwhile, heat the tomato Marinara Sauce (1.5 lb) in a large pan on the stovetop. Add the broiled meatballs and simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked.

step 6

Serve and enjoy!

step 6 Serve and enjoy!

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