Creamy Spinach & Turkey Meatballs Recipe
Creamy Spinach & Turkey Meatballs is a delicious and comforting dish that combines juicy turkey meatballs with a creamy spinach and sun-dried tomato sauce. It’s a perfect meal for both Keto and non-Keto diets.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Keto
For the meatballs:
- 1/2 lb (220g) ground turkey meat
- 1/2 lb (220g) ground chicken meat
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 4 cloves garlic, grated + 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red crushed chili pepper flakes, optional
- 1 crumbled bouillon cube, optional
- Salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup fresh chopped cilantro, divided
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
For the sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable broth
- 5 ounces (150g) jarred sun-dried tomato in oil, drained of oil
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Make the meatballs: Combine ground turkey, ground chicken, cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, bouillon cube, red chili pepper flakes, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Form into balls and set aside.
- Cook the meatballs: Brown the meatballs in a skillet, then set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and onion. Add sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, and cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Finish the dish: Add spinach and Parmesan to the sauce. Return meatballs to the pan, simmer, and serve over veggies, cauliflower rice, or pasta.
Notes
- You can customize the cheese used in the meatballs according to your preference.
- Adjust the level of red chili pepper flakes based on your spice tolerance.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Creamy Spinach Turkey Meatballs, Keto Meatballs, Turkey Meatballs in Cream Sauce