These turkey meatballs are Gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly – Perfect for a crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner. The creamy spinach turkey and chicken meatballs just melt in your mouth, it’s so good!
Creamy Spinach Turkey Meatballs: Cook turkey in a sun-dried tomato sauce and creamy spinach with ease. This dish is in the Tuscan style! The chicken and turkey meatballs with cheesy spinach melt in your tongue. Although they may not be the most glamorous food to prepare, meatballs can come in rather handy during hectic times. These low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free spinach turkey meatballs are ideal for a dinner party that will impress guests any night of the week. Have fun!
INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE CREAMY SPINACH TURKEY MEATBALLS
- Half a pound (220 grams) turkey meat in the ground
- Half a pound (220 grams) ground chicken meat
- Half a cup of shredded mozzarella (or provolone, cheddar, etc.)
- Four grated garlic cloves plus four chopped garlic cloves
- One tsp of Italian spice
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red crushed chili pepper flakes
- One optional crushed bouillon cube
- To taste, add salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- One cup of freshly chopped parsley or cilantro, divided
- One tablespoon of olive oil
- One spoonful of butter
- One little yellow onion, chopped
- 5 ounces (150g) or 1/3 cup (80ml) veggie broth Sun-dried tomato in oil jar that has been emptied of oil
- one and a half cups heavy cream
- To taste, add salt and pepper.
- Three cups of baby spinach leaves
- half cup of Parmesan cheese
- One tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley
DIRECTIONS
Ground turkey and ground chicken, cheese, grated garlic, Italian seasoning, bouillon cube, red chili pepper flakes, chopped cilantro, and black pepper are all combined in a big bowl to form the creamy spinach turkey meatballs. Mix thoroughly with a fork or your hands to create medium-sized balls. Place the meatballs made of turkey onto a platter and keep it there.
- Over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a big skillet. The turkey meatballs should be cooked through and browned after 8 to 10 minutes of cooking on each side. Transfer to a sanitized platter and reserve.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter with the residual cooking liquids in the same pan. Fry the garlic for approximately a minute, or until it becomes aromatic.
- Stir-fry the onion until it becomes transparent. To release their flavors, add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for one to two minutes. Add the veggie broth last, and let the sauce gradually thicken.
- Lower the heat to a low simmer, whisk in the heavy cream, and stir from time to time. Add salt and pepper to taste when preparing the cream sauce.
- Include the baby spinach and cover with the sauce to let it wilt. Add the parmesan cheese last. Simmer the cream sauce for one additional minute to fully melt the cheese.
- Return the cooked turkey meatballs to the pan, top each meatball with sauce, and garnish with parsley. Serve the Tuscan meatballs with creamy garlic and spinach For Keto dieters, over cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables; for non-Keto dieters, over rice or pasta. Have fun! ❤️.
TIPS FOR THE CREAMY SPINACH TURKEY MEATBALLS RECIPE
Dinner will be quick and simple with these delicious turkey meatballs with spinach that are sure to please everyone! Here are some pointers for customizing it to your preferences.
Instead of utilizing ground turkey and chicken, you can combine 1 pound (450 grams) of ground beef and 1 pound (450 grams) of spicy pork sausage. Alternatively, feel free to make a unique blend.
To prevent scorching the meatballs while they are still raw inside, cook them over medium heat.
To make your turkey meatballs wet and juicy, you can add an egg. If you think the meatballs will be too dry, add a small amount of butter.Make the turkey meatball mixture in a chilled bowl and try to keep your ground chicken, turkey, and other ingredients as cool as possible. By doing this, you can prevent the fat from melting and decomposing before the turkey meatballs are cooked.
HOW AND HOW LONG TO KEEP THE TURKEY MEATBALLS LEFTOVERS?
You can keep the turkey meatballs leftover for up to 2 days in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Reheat with a few drops of water to loosen the spinach and sundried tomato sauce. If you wish to freeze the cooked turkey meatballs, keep them in a freezer-safe storage bag or container and keep them frozen for up to 3 months. Allow thawing in your refrigerator overnight before reheating the turkey meatballs in your oven or on the stove.
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