Spinach Garlic Meatballs Recipe – Simple & Flavorful
These easy spinach and garlic meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and packed with herbs and greens. Perfect for pasta, meal prep, or a simple appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (16–18 meatballs) 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb ground beef or turkey
2 cups fresh spinach (or ½ cup frozen, thawed and drained)
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
¼ cup grated parmesan (optional)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Sauté spinach if using fresh, then cool and squeeze out excess liquid.
- In a large bowl, mix meat, spinach, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form into 16–18 meatballs.
- Bake at 400°F for 18–20 mins or pan-fry 10–12 mins until browned and cooked through.
- Serve warm with sauce, pasta, or on sandwiches.
Notes
Use ground chicken or turkey for lighter meatballs. Substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour as needed. Freeze cooked or uncooked meatballs for up to 2 months.