Spinach Pesto Turkey Meatballs with Rice

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Meals Made Easy by Tayler DiGiacomo

Turkey Spinach Meatballs

Servings: 6 | Prep & Cook: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground turkey
  • 6 oz chopped spinach
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko)
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • Basil pesto (for serving)
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped spinach, minced onion, minced garlic, egg, mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  3. Scoop by heaping tablespoon, roll into meatballs (about 1½ inches in diameter), and place on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
  5. Serve over jasmine rice with basil pesto drizzled on top.

Jasmine Rice

  • 3 cups jasmine rice, rinsed
  • 4½ cups water
  • 1 tsp salt

Cook as directed in Broccoli Beef recipe or per package directions.

Prep Tips

  • Form all meatballs ahead, freeze on sheet pan, then bag — cook straight from frozen (add 15 minutes)
  • Use leftover meatballs in a Meatball Sub topped with mozzarella and marinara
  • Double the batch and freeze half