Description
Enjoy a flavorful and wholesome Spinach Garlic Meatballs recipe featuring fresh spinach, bold garlic, and tender ground meat enriched with plant-based cheese for a creamy touch. Quick to prepare and versatile, these meatballs are perfect for a comforting dinner or impressive appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatball Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup plant-based cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs (or crushed gluten-free crackers for gluten-free option)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Cooking
- 2 tbsp olive oil (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the spinach and garlic: Wash and finely chop the fresh spinach. Mince the garlic cloves until fragrant. Sauté them lightly in a pan with a splash of olive oil just until the spinach is wilted and garlic is aromatic, enhancing sweetness and softness for the meatballs.
- Mix the meatball ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground meat with the sautéed spinach and garlic. Add plant-based cheese, bread crumbs, egg, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined, taking care not to overwork the mixture to keep meatballs tender.
- Form the meatballs: Shape the mixture into small, evenly sized balls about 1.5 inches in diameter. This size ensures even cooking and a juicy interior.
- Cook the meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs spaced apart to avoid overcrowding. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Alternatively, bake meatballs in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes for a hands-off approach.
- Serve and enjoy: Transfer cooked meatballs to a serving plate. Pair with your favorite sides or sauces and enjoy a delicious, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach and garlic for the best flavor.
- Mix ingredients gently to keep meatballs tender.
- Maintain uniform meatball size for even cooking.
- Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Cook on medium heat to brown meatballs without burning garlic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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