Description
Juicy baked or pan-seared meatballs infused with fresh spinach and melted mozzarella. A balanced blend of richness and freshness, perfect for dinners, appetizers, or pizza toppings.
Ingredients
1 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, or plant-based alternative)
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large room-temperature egg
2 cloves minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
In a large bowl, combine ground meat, spinach, mozzarella, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
Mix gently until just combined (avoid overworking the meat)
Shape mixture into 8 even meatballs
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook meatballs 2-3 minutes per side to brown, or transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes
Notes
Substitute cilantro or basil for a fresh herb variation
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
For pizza toppings, add pre-baked meatballs to sauce and cheese before finishing in the oven
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg