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Low-Carb Spinach Turkey Meatballs

Low-Carb Spinach Turkey Meatballs

Delicious low-carb turkey meatballs loaded with spinach and creamy flavors, perfect for a healthy main course.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Stove
  • spoon
  • cookie scoop
  • Pan

Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 1 pound Ground turkey
  • 1 pound Ground chicken
  • 0.5 cup Shredded mozzarella + parmesan mixture
  • 2 tablespoon Minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon Red crushed chili pepper flakes
  • 1 packet Chicken bouillon
  • Sprinkle salt & pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Parsley

Cooking

  • 2 teaspoon Olive oil for the stove top
  • 1 tablespoon Butter for the stove top
  • 1 medium Yellow onion diced
  • 0.33 cup Vegetable broth
  • 1 jar Sun-dried tomatoes drained of oil
  • 1.75 cup Heavy cream
  • Handful of baby spinach
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a bowl, combine ground turkey, ground chicken, cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, bouillon packet, red chili pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and form medium balls.
  • Arrange the meatballs on a plate and set them aside.
  • Add 2 tablespoon of olive oil to the stove on medium heat and add the meatballs when the pan gets warm. Cook until slightly pink on the inside and brown on the outside.
  • Chop the onion on the side.
  • Once the meatballs look good, add butter, diced onions, and garlic to the pan. Mix until onions are soft and add the sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Add vegetable broth and heavy cream to the mixture. Stir it together.
  • Add the baby spinach and mix until it wilts.
  • Pop the meatballs back in and coat them in the heavy cream mixture. Cook until fully cooked.
  • Enjoy warm or with a side dish.

Notes

Feel free to adjust seasoning according to your preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Creamy, Healthy, Low-carb, Meatballs, Spinach, Turkey
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