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Low-Carb Spinach Turkey Meatballs

Low-Carb Spinach Turkey Meatballs

Delicious low-carb spinach turkey meatballs packed with flavor and healthy ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 meatballs
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Cooking Spoon
  • Cookie scoop

Ingredients
  

Meat and Cheese

  • 1 lb Ground turkey
  • 1 lb Ground chicken
  • 0.5 cup Shredded mozzarella + parmesan mixture
  • 2 tablespoon Minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon Red crushed chili pepper flakes
  • 1 packet Chicken bouillon
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Parsley

Cooking Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon Olive oil for the stove top
  • 1 tablespoon Butter for the stove top
  • 1 medium Yellow onion diced
  • 0.33 cup Vegetable broth
  • 1 jar Sun-dried tomato drained of oil
  • 1.75 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 handful Baby spinach
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine ground turkey and ground chicken, cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, bouillon packet, sprinkle of red chili pepper flakes, chopped salt and black pepper. Mix well with your hands or spoon and form medium balls. Arrange the meatballs on a plate and set them aside.
  • Add olive oil to the skillet on medium heat and add the meatballs when the pan gets warm. Cook them until they're slightly pink; the outsides should be brown.
  • Chop the onion on the side.
  • Once the meatballs look good, put them on a plate and add the butter, diced onions, and garlic. Mix until the onions look soft. Add the jar of sun-dried tomato.
  • While mixing, add the vegetable broth and heavy cream. Mix well.
  • Add the baby spinach and mix until it wilts.
  • Pop the meatballs back in and coat them in the heavy cream mixture. Sizzle the meatballs until cooked through.
  • Enjoy alone nice and warm or make a side to eat with the meatballs!

Notes

These meatballs are low in carbs and packed with flavor from the spices and spinach.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword dinner, Easy Recipes, healthy recipes, Low-carb, spinach, Turkey Meatballs
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