Turkey Spinach Meatballs

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   Preheat oven to 400 F.

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   In a small saucepan over medium heat, saute the chopped onion with the olive oil, until onion is beginning to soften.

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   Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.

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   Add spinach and cook a minute or so more.

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   At this point, for a bit of added flavor, its nice to add a small splash of wine and let the liquid reduce a minute or two more.

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   Remove from heat.

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   Let it cool

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   Add all of the ingredients (including the spinach mixture but minus the turkey) to your food processor and pulse two or three times until combined and minced.

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   In a large bowl, using your hands or a fork, gently mix the ingredients from the food processor with the ground turkey until just combined Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour

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    Using your hands, shape the meat mixture into your preferred size meatballs, and place the meatballs in individual, miniature muffin tin cups (you should have about 18).

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    Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

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    (For an added bit of crispiness, they can be placed under the broiler for a few seconds at the end of the bake time.)

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    Adapted from Bon Appetit.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.