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Creamy Spinach Turkey Meatballs

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These creamy spinach turkey meatballs are a wholesome, comforting dish made with lean ground meats and simmered in a rich spinach and sun-dried tomato cream sauce. It’s low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free—perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb (220g) ground turkey meat
  • 1/2 lb (220g) ground chicken meat
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (or cheddar, provolone…)
  • 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 freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup fresh chopped cilantro (or parsley), divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable broth
  • 5 ounces (150g) jarred sun-dried tomatoes 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

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, ground chicken, shredded cheese, grated garlic, Italian seasoning, chili flakes, crumbled bouillon cube, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into medium-sized meatballs. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add diced onion and sauté until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  5. Add sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 5–7 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
  6. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Add the spinach leaves and cook until wilted.
  7. Return the meatballs to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the top and let everything simmer together for an additional 2–3 minutes.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use a mix of mozzarella and cheddar for a deeper cheese flavor.
  • Add an egg to the meat mixture if you want extra moisture.
  • Adjust chili flakes to control spice level.
  • Frozen spinach can be used if well-drained.

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