Description
Juicy spinach meatballs showcase Mediterranean flavors with herbs and ground meat. Savory herbs and tender spinach blend perfectly, creating a delightful dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) ground chicken (93% lean | 7% fat)
- 8 oz (226 g) feta cheese, finely crumbled
- 20 oz (567 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup (120 ml) chopped parsley
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (60 g) almond meal or almond flour (use breadcrumbs for non-low-carb version)
- 2 tsps oregano
- 1.5 tsps salt
- 1.5 tsps pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients and equipment, ensuring a clean, organized workspace for efficient meatball creation.
- Seasoning Blend: Combine almond meal with oregano, salt, and black pepper, creating a robust flavor foundation for the meatballs.
- Binding Process: Whisk eggs and integrate thoroughly with the seasoned almond meal, forming a cohesive base mixture that will hold the meatballs together.
- Flavor Infusion: Fold in spinach, feta cheese, parsley, onion, and garlic, distributing ingredients evenly throughout the mixture to ensure balanced flavor in every bite.
- Protein Integration: Gently incorporate ground chicken, mixing with a light hand to maintain a tender, delicate meatball texture and prevent compacting.
- Shaping and Positioning: Use a portioning scoop to form consistent meatballs, arranging them on a parchment-lined baking sheet with slight spacing to promote even cooking.
- Roasting: Position baking sheets in a preheated 400°F oven, roasting for 15-20 minutes until meatballs achieve a golden-brown exterior and reach a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Resting Phase: Allow meatballs to rest briefly after removing from oven, enabling residual heat to complete cooking and redistribute internal moisture for optimal juiciness.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Gather all ingredients and tools beforehand to streamline cooking and prevent last-minute scrambling.
- Season Smartly: Mix almond meal with herbs and spices thoroughly to ensure every meatball bursts with consistent, delicious flavor.
- Fold Gently: Use light, careful mixing techniques when combining ingredients to maintain a tender, soft meatball texture that doesn’t become tough or dense.
- Temperature Check: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches safe internal temperature of 165°F, guaranteeing perfectly cooked, juicy meatballs every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 154 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg