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Mediterranean Meatballs

mediterranean meatballs
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These Mediterranean Meatballs are easy to make and full of flavor. Made with ground turkey, spinach, feta and spices, they are versatile and protein-packed – perfect for lunch or dinner!

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground turkey (i use 85/15 or 93/7)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta
  • 4 oz chopped frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed to remove excess water)*
  • Bowl additions: rice, pita, tzatziki sauce, chopped veggie mixture, lettuce, etc

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Use your hands to mix well and combine.
  3. Form into 20-24 meatballs of desired size.
  4. Bake at 400 degrees F for 14-15 minutes, flipping after 9 minutes.
  5. Serve in a bowl with rice, lettuce, mixture of chopped tomatoes, cucumber, onion, red pepper and feta, tzatziki sauce and naan.

Notes

*After squeezing spinach to remove moisture, I roughly chop it a few more times to get smaller pieces.

Find it online: https://www.theleangreenbean.com/mediterranean-meatballs/