Turkey quinoa and spinach meatballs are a flavorful, protein packed meal. Made with ground turkey, quinoa and spinach, they are great with pasta, spaghetti squash or as an appetizer.
Turkey quinoa and spinach meatballs have been on the Seeley household menu lately. I know I have been on a bit of a quinoa kick, but it is one of those ingredients that can be used in many different recipes from muffins to salads adding bulk, protein and fiber. I love using it for these turkey quinoa spinach meatballs because it replaces the breadcrumbs in traditional meatballs cutting out some carbs.
These meatballs don’t require many ingredients: ground turkey, quinoa, frozen spinach, egg, soy sauce and spices. To keep it easy I make my quinoa in the rice cooker and it turns out perfect every time. One cup of quinoa, to two cups of liquid. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl making sure not to over mix. Roll the mixture into one inch balls and place on a baking sheet. I like to place mine on a wire rack that sits on the baking sheet but you can also place them on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet. Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until slightly browned and cooked through.
These little meatballs are really versatile and can be served in many different ways. Here are a few ways I like to use them.
- with pasta and marinara sauce
- with spaghetti squash and sauce
- cut in half and placed in a Stromboli
- on pizza
- meatball sub
- cocktail meatballs served with BBQ sauce
You can freeze these meatballs but placing them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze. After they are frozen, place in a freezer bag. Defrost and bake at 350 degrees F until heated through to eat.
Turkey Quinoa Spinach Meatballs
Turkey quinoa and spinach meatballs are a flavorful, protein packed meal. Made with ground turkey, quinoa and spinach, they are great with pasta, spaghetti squash or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Place a rack on baking sheet and coat with non-stick cooking spray. (You can also place directly on greased baking sheet or on foil.
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In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, cooked quinoa, onion, seasoning, soy sauce, garlic and egg.
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Mix until well combined. Form mixture into 1 inch balls and place on baking sheet.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
***This post is an update of previously posted recipe.
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