Turkey Pesto Meatballs Recipe

Name: Turkey Pesto Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup frozen spinach; 1 pound lean ground turkey; 1/3 cup pesto; 2 egg whites; 1 1/2 (1 ounce) packets plain instant oatmeal; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup frozen spinach
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/3 cup pesto
2 egg whites
1 1/2 (1 ounce) packets plain instant oatmeal
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large baking pan with cooking spray.
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Add spinach; mix until fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes.
3
In the meantime, combine turkey, pesto, egg whites, oatmeal, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add onion-spinach mixture and mix well. Shape mixture into balls using an ice cream scoop. Place in the prepared pan.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 30 to 35 minutes.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, diced, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Turkey Pesto Meatballs 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.

Turkey Pesto Meatballs

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