Turkey Feta Meatballs

Name: Turkey Feta Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 meatballs
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped fresh spinach; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 pound ground turkey; 1/3 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield 12 meatballs

Test Kitchen Approved

These turkey meatballs are healthy, packed with flavor — and fiber! They're also incredibly moist. A combination of fresh and dried herbs gives these meatballs a Mediterranean flair.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound ground turkey
1/3 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Fit a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet with a wire rack; coat with cooking spray.
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add spinach and garlic; cook until spinach has wilted, 1-2 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine spinach mixture, ground turkey, feta, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, salt, basil and pepper. Shape into 1-1/2 in. balls. Line on prepared wire rack, spacing 1-in. apart. Bake 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°.

Nutrition Facts

1 meatball: 92 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 347mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.

Baked turkey meatballs are a protein-packed dish that combines lean ground turkey with fresh spinach, garlic and the tangy punch of feta cheese. They pair well with various sauces from tzatziki to hummus. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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