What You’ll Need to Make Turkey Meatballs
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How to Make Turkey Meatballs
To begin, mix the egg with chopped spinach, scallions, and garlic.![(Courtesy of Jennifer Segal)](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.theepochtimes.com%2Fassets%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F12%2F24%2Fid5552674-mixture-1a.jpeg&w=1200&q=75)
Add the ground turkey, turkey sausage, bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese and Parmigiano Reggiano.
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Mix until evenly combined.
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Form the mixture into 1-1/2 inch balls.
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Broil the turkey meatballs until golden, about 10 minutes.
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Then simmer in the sauce for 10 minutes more.
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Turkey, Spinach, Cheese Meatballs
Servings: 4 to 6 (makes about 30 meatballs) Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Total Time: 40 Minutes- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large egg
- 3 ounces baby spinach, chopped (3½ cups whole; 1½ cups chopped)
- 3 scallions, white and green parts, finely sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1.25 pounds 93/7 ground turkey (I use Shady Brook Farms)
- 1.25 pounds Italian turkey sausage, removed from the casings (I use Shady Brook Farms)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (preferably whole milk but low-fat will work)
- ⅓ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano, plus more for serving
- ½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce, homemade or good quality store-bought
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 olive oil.
In a bowl large enough to hold all of the ingredients, beat the egg. Add the chopped spinach, scallions, and garlic and stir until evenly combined. Add the ground turkey, turkey sausage, mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano and bread crumbs. Using your hands, mix until evenly combined. Shape the mixture into 1½ inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Broil the meatballs until golden brown on top, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the tomato sauce 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.
Freezer-Friendly Instructions: These can be frozen in their sauce for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, reheat the meatballs in their sauce on the stovetop over medium heat until hot in the center.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (6 servings)
Calories: 509, Fat: 27g, Saturated fat: 8g, Carbohydrates: 18g, Sugar: 7g, Fiber: 3g, Protein: 49g, Sodium: 1409mg, Cholesterol: 194mg