Mediterranean Meatballs (Spinach & Feta Keftedes)

By ctaubenheim

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1.5 C. baby spinach, chopped
• (3.5 cups whole)
• 1 small bunch fresh mint,
• chopped
• 1 small red onion, finely
• chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 lbs ground turkey (any
• ground meat will work)
• salt & pepper to taste
• 2/3 C feta, cubed small
• Tsatziki

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix together the beaten eggs, chopped baby spinach, mint, onion and garlic. Toss in the meat, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper to taste and feta. Gently combine everything. Form medium sized meatballs.

Step 2

Bake for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165. NOTE: You can also pan fry these in a few batches, in a pan coated with olive oil. Cook 8 minutes per side or internal temp reaches 165.

Step 3

Serves great with Tsatziki Sauce.

Step 4

Cal 381; Carb 20g; Protein 51g; Fat 11g; Sat Fat 5g; Polysat Fat 2g; Monsat Fat 3g; Trans Fat 1g; Cholesterol 183mg; Sodium 507mg; Potassium 798mg; Fiber 2g; Sugar 3g; Calcium 173mg; Iron 3mg