Chicken Meatball Sliders With Pesto Spread Recipe

Name: Chicken Meatball Sliders With Pesto Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh spinach loosely packed; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped almonds; 1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands Sea Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands Fine Grind Black Pepper; 1/4 cup Mazola Corn Oil; 2 cups fresh spinach loosely packed; 4 green onions chopped; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons Spice Islands Italian Herb Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Sea Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Crushed Red Pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands Fine Grind Black Pepper; 1 pound ground chicken OR turkey; 1/4 cup bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon Mazola Corn Oil; 12 slider rolls; tomato

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh spinach loosely packed
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands Fine Grind Black Pepper
1/4 cup Mazola Corn Oil
2 cups fresh spinach loosely packed
4 green onions chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Spice Islands Italian Herb Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Crushed Red Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands Fine Grind Black Pepper
1 pound ground chicken OR turkey
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Mazola Corn Oil
12 slider rolls
tomato

1
Combine all ingredients except oil in a blender or food processor and blend until pureed. Add oil slowly in a stream until fully combined. Set aside.
2
Chicken Meatballs: Heat spinach on a microwave-safe plate for one minute; set aside to cool. Transfer to double layer of paper towels; fold over and squeeze excess moisture from spinach.
3
Combine spinach, onions, vinegar, Worcestershire, salt and peppers in blender or food processor and process until finely minced. Transfer mixture into a mixing bowl with ground chicken and bread crumbs; stir until well combined. Form into 12 golf ball-sized meatballs. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange meatballs in skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes turning meatballs until browned and cooked through.
4
Spread pesto onto both halves of each slider rolls, add desired toppings and one meatball per roll. Serve immediately.
5
Recipe Tip: Slightly flatten each meatball for quicker cooking and easier eating!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups fresh spinach loosely packed, 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Chicken Meatball Sliders With Pesto Spread falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Meatball Sliders With Pesto Spread

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