Baked Turkey Spinach Feta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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One large egg
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A 32-ounce jar of marinara sauce or your own homemade version
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Half a cup of crumbled feta (or your go-to cheese)
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5 oz. of fresh baby spinach
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3 garlic cloves, minced or finely chopped
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1/2 cup bread crumbs, regular or gluten-free, take your pick
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 1/2 lbs. of lean ground turkey meat
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3/4 tsp of salt
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2 teaspoons of dried oregano, or swap in any herb mix you like
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Fresh parsley, chopped finely (optional for garnish)
# Instructions:
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Crank your oven up to 375°F. Spread your marinara sauce evenly in a large skillet or an oven-safe dish. Set it aside for later.
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Warm olive oil in a pan on medium. Toss in the spinach and sauté until it's wilting down. Stir in the garlic, cook for another half minute, then pull it off the stove. Chop the spinach coarsely on a cutting board once it cools a bit.
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In a medium-sized bowl, combine the turkey, the chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, feta, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the egg, and then, using your hands, gently bring the mixture together. Don’t overwork it—it’ll get too dense if you do.
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Grab roughly 2 tablespoons worth of the meat mixture and roll it into a ball. Place it in your prepared skillet on top of the marinara. Keep going until you've used it all up.
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Slide the dish into the oven and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes. Start checking them around 15 minutes in—use a thermometer to make sure they hit 165°F inside. When done, sprinkle with parsley if you'd like, and dive in!
# Notes:
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Tip: If taste and moisture matter, lean ground turkey should be your go-to. It’s got more fat than the turkey breast version, which makes the meatballs both tastier and less dry.
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Feeling lazy? Frozen spinach works fine. Defrost completely and squeeze out all moisture first.
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Not into feta? Parmesan works as a backup, or just leave the cheese out entirely for a dairy-free option.
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These baked meatballs are meal prep heroes. Plus, they freeze like a dream.