Keto Turkey Meatballs with Spinach
Are you looking for a way to make dinner feel a little more exciting? These Keto Turkey Meatballs with Spinach blend savory goodness with fresh spinach and taste amazing with marinara or low-carb pasta.
Servings 6 people
Calories 110 kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- 4 cups spinach
- 1 pound ground turkey 85 percent lean
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 egg large
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 177 degrees C.
- Add ½ cup water to large pan. Bring to boil.½ cup water
- Add 4 cups spinach, cover, and simmer two minutes.4 cups spinach
- Uncover, stir, cover again, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes until wilted. Set aside and cool completely.
- In large bowl, combine 1 pound ground turkey, 1 tablespoon dried basil, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 2 cloves garlic.1 pound ground turkey, 1 tablespoon dried basil, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 cloves garlic
- Add 1 egg and 1 tablespoon coconut flour to mixture and stir until well blended.1 egg, 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- Squeeze moisture from cooled spinach using strainer, chop finely, and stir into meat mixture.
- Grease 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Divide mixture into six equal meatballs.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Serve hot with keto-friendly sides.
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Notes
- If you prefer a crispier meatball, broil for an additional two to five minutes before removing them from the oven.
- You can substitute ground turkey with grass-fed ground beef or organic chicken if desired.
- Almond flour can replace coconut flour, but may change the texture of the meatballs.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal | Net carbs: 1g | Fat: 2g | Protein: 20g