Description
Juicy meatballs packed with spinach and garlic, stuffed with gooey mozzarella for a healthy twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
- 500g ground chicken or turkey
- 100g fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 50g breadcrumbs
- 50g grated parmesan
- 100g mozzarella, cut into small cubes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a bowl, mix ground meat, spinach, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Take a small portion of the mixture and flatten it in your palm.
- Place a mozzarella cube in the center and shape into a ball, sealing the cheese inside.
- Repeat until all mixture is used.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe pan and brown meatballs on all sides.
- Transfer pan to the oven and bake for 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For crispier meatballs, broil for last 2 minutes.
- Substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
- Serve with marinara sauce or over pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian