Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs

Clock Icon 35 minutes |
Servings: 4 |
Prep: 15 minutes |
Cook: 20 minutes

Turkey Meatballs are delicious with pasta but they’re so versatile. Use them in a sandwich or sub, add them to a stir-fry or sheet pan supper, or serve these Mediterranean-inspired turkey meatballs in a power bowl or pita.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups (1.5 L) spinach, chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) garlic, chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
  • 1 lbs (454 g) ground turkey
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) fresh basil chopped
  • ½ cup (125 mL) panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) freshly cracked black pepper  

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, soften spinach and garlic in olive oil for 4 minutes, stirring. Let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, combine turkey, spinach, basil, panko, egg, salt and pepper.
  4. Using a 30 mL (2 tbsp/1 oz) ice cream scoop, form meat mixture into 18 balls and place on baking sheet.
  5. Bake the meatballs for about 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the centre of multiple meatballs reads 165°F (74°C).

Tips

Recipe adapted from Canadian Turkey with permission from Manitoba Turkey Producers.

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