Description
Creamy Spinach Turkey Meatballs are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender turkey and chicken meatballs with a creamy spinach and garlic sauce. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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For the Turkey Meatballs:
- 1/2 lb (220g) ground turkey meat
- 1/2 lb (220g) ground chicken meat
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 4 cloves garlic, grated + 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red crushed chili pepper flakes, optional
- 1 crumbled bouillon cube, optional
- Salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup fresh chopped cilantro, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Creamy Spinach Sauce:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable broth
- 5 ounces (150g) jarred sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- To make the turkey meatballs: Combine ground turkey, ground chicken, cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, bouillon cube, chili flakes, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Form into balls and set aside.
- Cook the meatballs: Brown the meatballs in olive oil until cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same pan, cook garlic, onion, and sun-dried tomatoes. Add vegetable broth and cream. Season and add spinach and Parmesan.
- Combine and serve: Add meatballs back to the pan, sprinkle with parsley, and coat with sauce. Serve over steamed vegetables, cauliflower rice, or pasta.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of red chili flakes.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to the sauce for extra flavor and nutrition.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg