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Easy Spinach & Garlic Meatballs

Juicy homemade meatballs made with fresh spinach and garlic, perfect for quick dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Meatball Mixture
  • 1 lb ground beef or chicken
  • 2 cups fresh spinach finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Large skillet
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Chop spinach and squeeze out excess moisture.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl until just mixed.
  3. Shape mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Cook meatballs until browned and fully cooked.
  6. Rest briefly before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix to keep meatballs tender.