Spinach Feta Turkey Meatballs (Printable)

Tender turkey blended with spinach, feta, and herbs, baked for a flavorful and protein-rich dish.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1.1 lb ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 3.5 oz fresh spinach, chopped (or 2 oz frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
03 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Cheeses

05 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled

→ Binders & Seasonings

06 - ½ cup breadcrumbs
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1 tsp dried dill (optional)
11 - ½ tsp salt
12 - ¼ tsp black pepper
13 - Zest of ½ lemon

→ For Baking

14 - 1–2 tbsp olive oil (for greasing or drizzling)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly brush or spray with olive oil.
02 - In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, chopped spinach, red onion, garlic, crumbled feta, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, oregano, dill (if used), salt, pepper, and lemon zest until just combined.
03 - With damp hands, shape the mixture into 20 evenly sized golf ball-sized meatballs and place them spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Lightly drizzle or spray the meatballs with olive oil to promote browning during baking.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
06 - Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra parsley or accompanied by tzatziki, pita bread, or a fresh salad.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're packed with protein and genuinely taste like comfort food, not diet food, which honestly surprised me the first time I made them.
  • Baked instead of fried means less cleanup and less guilt, but they still come out juicy and delicious every single time.
02 -
  • Squeeze your frozen spinach dry if you're using it—any excess moisture will make the meatballs fall apart, which I learned the hard way on my second attempt.
  • Don't skip the lemon zest; it's what makes people say these taste like something special, not just ground turkey shaped into a ball.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop to make uniform meatballs—they cook evenly and look intentional rather than haphazard.
  • Don't brown them in a pan first; skip straight to the oven and let them bake gently so they stay tender on the inside.
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