Spinach Feta Baked Turkey Meatballs are juicy, flavorful and no browning is required! They can be prepped completely in advance and recipe includes a gluten-free option!
2teaspoonsdried oreganosub with your favorite herbs
3/4teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
Freshly chopped parsleyfor serving (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Pour the marinara sauce in a large skillet or baking dish and set aside.
homemade marinara sauce
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, then add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more. Remove the spinach from heat and coarsely chop on a cutting board.
Place the ground turkey in a medium bowl. Add the chopped spinach, egg, breadcrumbs, crumbled feta cheese, oregano, salt and pepper and mix gently with your hands until the ingredients are incorporated. Be careful not to over mix as this will toughen the meat.
1 1/2 lbs. lean ground turkey, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Form about 2 tablespoons of the turkey mixture into a ball and place in the skillet with marinara. Repeat with the remaining turkey mixture.
Bake the turkey meatballs for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness after 15 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball registers 165 degrees. Remove from heat. Garnish with parsley as desired and enjoy!
Freshly chopped parsley
Notes
Pro tip: Use lean ground turkey for best results as it contains more fat than ground turkey breast. The added fat translates to more flavor and a juicier meatball.
Nutrition information does not include marinara sauce as that was calculated in a separate post.
Frozen spinach may be used instead of fresh. Be sure to thaw it completely and squeeze out all of the excess liquid.
Sub the feta cheese for grated parmesan or omit to make dairy free.
Baked turkey meatballs are a great meal prep meal and they're freezer-friendly.