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Spinach & Turkey Meatballs + Weekly Menu

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 17 Comments

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These Spinach & Turkey Meatballs are a meal prepping dream. Prep ’em, freeze ’em, bake ’em. Great source of lean protein and a healthy dose of spinach!

These Spinach & Turkey Meatballs are a meal prepping dream. Prep 'em, freeze 'em, bake 'em. Great source of lean protein and a healthy dose of spinach!

This recipe is WAY overdue.. I’ve been wanting to share it with you for a while now, but it’s one of those that I make them in a hurry and quickly store them away for lunches and before I get a chance to take some pics in the perfect lighting, they’re gone! #foodbloggerproblems

These Spinach & Turkey Meatballs are a meal prepping dream. Prep 'em, freeze 'em, bake 'em. Great source of lean protein and a healthy dose of spinach!

Meatballs are one of my favorite meal prep foods. I can make a big batch, freeze some for later, and enjoy them in different ways… from pasta to sandwiches. Typically we serve these Spinach & Turkey Meatballs with rice and veg. Keepin’ it simple yo. 

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This recipe is tried and true… we’ve made them over and over again and I share them with clients often! Glad I finally have some pics to go along with the recipe 🙂

Here’s a peek at what’s on the menu this week:

  • Mung Bean Stew & Yellow Rice
  • Butternut Squash Chili Mac {recipe coming soon!}
  • Chicken Quesadillas
  • Shrimp & Gouda Grits {recipe coming soon!}
  • Dinner Out

What’s on your dinner menu this week? Happy Monday!

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These Spinach & Turkey Meatballs are a meal prepping dream. Prep 'em, freeze 'em, bake 'em. Great source of lean protein and a healthy dose of spinach!

Spinach & Turkey Meatballs


  • Author: Kristina LaRue
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 16 1x
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These Spinach & Turkey Meatballs are a meal prepping dream. Prep ’em, freeze ’em, bake ’em. Great source of lean protein and a healthy dose of spinach!


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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey breast
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup italian bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees; line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place all ingredients in a large bowl mix until incorporated.
  3. Roll meatballs into uniform balls, about the size of a golf ball and place on baking sheet.
  4. Bake meatballs for 20 minutes or until no longer pink in middle and cooked through.
  5. Serve meatballs over rice with veggies, lettuce greens with side of fruit, in pasta with pesto or marinara sauce, in a hoagie roll with BBQ sauce and cheese.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 meatball
  • Calories: 58
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 55mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

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Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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Comments

  1. athletic avocado says

    October 20, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    i love meatballs! these sound amazing! thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      October 20, 2014 at 3:19 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  2. Jessie Groetsch says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:34 am

    Made these last night, Kristina! They were really delicious and moist. Served them with a wild rice salad. Thanks for the recipe! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      October 15, 2014 at 10:32 am

      You’re welcome Jessie 🙂 I’m glad you liked them! Thanks for your feedback.

      Reply
  3. Meme @ Living Well Kitchen says

    October 14, 2014 at 11:02 pm

    Those are the best kind of recipes – the ones you know by heart, the ones you don’t need a recipe for. And I always have the same thing happen… I make them with the intention to finally write the recipe down and take pictures but it gets devoured before I can even think about grabbing my camera 😉
    Looks delish!! xx

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      October 15, 2014 at 10:33 am

      Funny how that happens to us all 🙂

      Reply
  4. Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil) says

    October 13, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    Yum Yum Yum! I go through phases where I’ll make meatballs and have a freezer stash and then go months without doing it. Time to change that with trying out your recipe 🙂

    Reply
  5. katie serbinski says

    October 13, 2014 at 8:59 am

    Funny I was just telling my husband I needed some freezer meal ideas for when baby #2 arrives! Adding to my list. The whole family loves meatballs!!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      October 13, 2014 at 11:46 am

      AWWW!! The perfect tired mamma food 🙂

      Reply
  6. Min says

    October 13, 2014 at 7:57 am

    Love the simplicity of this, Kristina! Meatballs are always so fun to make ;). And these photos are gorgeous! Looks like you found your perfect light source ;). The meatballs are looking ever so glorious hehe. Hope you start your week off on a right foot!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      October 13, 2014 at 11:47 am

      ALL thanks to you Min! I’m finding that I’m focusing more on my angles and were my light is.. more forethought vs. just snapping away. 🙂

      Reply

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