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FAMILY-FRIENDLY SPINACH MEATBALL RECIPE

Looking for a recipe that the whole family will love? These spinach meatballs are kid-approved and sneak in veggies for those picky eaters. This recipe is straight from our Body Well Recipe Guide, which is part of our 8-Week Body Well program. Body Well focuses on maternal physical and mental health, helping you build community with moms in your area and self-love for yourself. Learn more about the program here.

This recipe is perfect for meal prepping on a Sunday, adding to weekly spaghetti night, or even as a protein option in a lunchbox.

SPINACH MEATBALLS

Makes 6 services

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup whole-grain bread crumbs
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • Parchment paper

    DIRECTIONS

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients until well blended.
    3. Shape into 1 1/2” meatballs and place one inch apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    4. Cook 35-45 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
    5. Serve with a vegetable-based side dish or small salad and 1 serving of the grains of your choice.

    Alternate cooking method:

    1. Spray a nonstick pan with cookie spray
    2. Brown meatballs on medium-high heat. Keep moving meatballs so they are brown on all sides.
    3. Cook on low for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through.

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