20-Minute Ranch Turkey Spinach Meatballs Recipe
These 20-Minute Ranch Turkey Spinach Meatballs are a quick and flavorful dish combining tender ground turkey with fresh spinach and herbs, baked to perfection. Perfect as a healthy main course served over pasta or enjoyed on their own, these meatballs offer a balanced blend of protein and greens with a subtle ranch-inspired seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 16 meatballs 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
- ½ Tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or ½ Tablespoon dried dill)
- 1 pound ground turkey (or ground chicken)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried parsley)
- ¾ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups spinach, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400℉ to ensure it’s ready for baking the meatballs evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium or large bowl, combine the ground turkey, garlic powder, fresh dill, parsley, salt, black pepper, finely chopped spinach, green onions, and onion powder. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Shape Meatballs: Gently roll the meat mixture into golf ball-sized portions, ensuring they are compact and evenly shaped for uniform cooking. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Bake Meatballs: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165℉ to ensure food safety.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy the meatballs warm, served over pasta with a veggie-loaded pasta sauce or on their own. Allow any leftovers to cool before storing them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken for ground turkey if preferred.
- Fresh herbs provide optimal flavor, but dried herbs can be used as substitutes with adjusted quantities.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure all seasoning ingredients are gluten-free.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure meatballs reach 165℉ internally for safety.
- Leftover meatballs can also be frozen for up to 1 month for convenient future meals.
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