SPINACH TURKEY MEATBALLS

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Our children call these "Gramby Meatballs" because the recipe came from my dear mother-in-law. It's a great way to make spinach palatable. I usually make a triple batch, bake them all and freeze the extras for a quick meal later. -Mimi Blanco, Bronxville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated onion
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 pound ground turkey
Hot cooked pasta, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine spinach, egg, bread crumbs, onion and seasoned salt. Add turkey and mix well. Shape into 2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve meatballs with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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