Spinach Feta Turkey Meatballs (Printable)

Juicy turkey meatballs blended with spinach, feta, herbs and baked to a healthy finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1.1 lb ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 3.5 oz fresh spinach, chopped (or 2 oz frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
03 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Cheeses

05 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled

→ Binders & Seasonings

06 - ½ cup breadcrumbs
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1 tsp dried dill (optional)
11 - ½ tsp salt
12 - ¼ tsp black pepper
13 - Zest of ½ lemon

→ For Baking

14 - 1–2 tbsp olive oil (for greasing or drizzling)

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly brush or spray with olive oil.
02 - In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, chopped spinach, red onion, garlic, feta, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, oregano, dill if using, salt, pepper, and lemon zest until just combined.
03 - Using damp hands, shape mixture into 20 golf ball-sized meatballs. Arrange evenly on prepared baking sheet.
04 - Lightly drizzle or spray meatballs with olive oil to promote browning.
05 - Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
06 - Serve warm, garnished with parsley or accompanied by tzatziki, pita bread, or salad.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Theyre surprisingly juicy for turkey, thanks to the feta and spinach tucked inside.
  • You can prep the whole batch in under half an hour, and theyre endlessly versatile for meal prep or last minute dinners.
02 -
  • Do not overmix the turkey or the meatballs will turn dry and rubbery, mix only until the ingredients come together.
  • If using frozen spinach, squeeze it bone dry in a clean kitchen towel or youll end up with soggy meatballs.
03 -
  • Always wet your hands before rolling each meatball, it keeps the mixture from sticking and gives you smooth, evenly shaped rounds.
  • Use a small cookie scoop to portion the mixture if you want perfectly uniform meatballs every time.
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