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Low-Carb Spinach Turkey Meatballs

Low-Carb Spinach Turkey Meatballs

Delicious low-carb meatballs made with ground turkey, spinach, and a creamy sauce.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Stove
  • Pan
  • cookie scoop
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 1 lb Ground turkey
  • 1 lb Ground chicken

Cheese

  • 0.5 cup Shredded mozzarella + parmesan mixture
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan

Flavorings

  • 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
  • Handful of baby spinach

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • 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 and form medium balls. Arrange the meatballs on a plate and set aside.
  • Add olive oil to the stove on medium heat and add the meatballs when the pan gets warm. Cook them until slightly pink, browning the outsides.
  • Chop the onion.
  • Once the meatballs are brown, add butter, diced onions, and garlic. Mix until the onions are soft. Add in the sun-dried tomato (ensure it's drained).
  • Add vegetable broth and heavy cream to the mixture and stir.
  • Add baby spinach and mix until wilted.
  • Return meatballs to the pan, coating them in the cream mixture. Cook until fully done, checking internal temperature as needed.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

These meatballs can be enjoyed alone or with a side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword dinner, Healthy, low carb, meatballs, spinach, turkey
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