Spinach and Feta Turkey Meatballs
Each Spinach and Feta Turkey Meatball contains 34g protein and 357 calories—a portable lunch option that bridges the gap between meals without cooking. These four servings prepare on the stovetop in minimal time, letting you batch-make protein-forward lunches that stack into your weekly prep. Use them as a protein anchor for grain bowls or eat standalone to simplify your day.
Ingredients
- •Spinach(113g)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(454g)
- •Bread Crumbs, Dry, Plain(120g)
- •Garlic powder(1g)
- •Freshly cracked pepper ($0.02)
- •1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Cheese, Feta, Crumbled(57g)
Instructions
- 1Roughly Chop the spinach. Heat a large skillet over medium, then add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add the chopped spinach and a pinch of salt. Sauté the spinach until it has fully wilted, then remove it from the heat.
- 2While the spinach is sautéing, stir together the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, freshly cracked pepper (5 or 6 cranks of a pepper mill), and salt in a large bowl. Lightly whisk the egg, then add the egg, ground turkey, sautéed spinach, and crumbled feta to the bowl with the breadcrumbs. Use your hands to combine these ingredients until evenly mixed.
- 3Shape the meat mixture into balls, about one heaping tablespoon each. You should get approximately 24 meatballs.
- 4Wipe out the skillet used for the spinach, add another tablespoon of oil, and heat the skillet once again over medium. Once hot, swirl the oil in the skillet to make sure the surface is coated, then add half of the meatballs. Cook the meatballs for about a minute to a minute and a half on each side, or until the meatballs are well browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes total). Remove the cooked meatballs to a clean bowl and repeat with the second batch.
- 5Serve your cooked meatballs with your favorite sauce, over pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition — Per Serving
357
calories
34g
protein
14g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 23g
- Saturated fat
- 3.9g
- Sodium
- 462 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.0g
4 servings per batch · ~194g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein do Spinach and Feta Turkey Meatballs have per serving?
Each serving contains 34g protein and 357 calories with 14g fat and 23g carbs. This is a high-protein, moderate-calorie option with minimal carbohydrate content.
How long does it take to make Spinach and Feta Turkey Meatballs?
Quick prep time on the stovetop yields 4 servings, allowing you to batch-prep meatballs for multiple meals throughout the week. The efficient setup makes this a repeatable lunch or dinner component.
Are Spinach and Feta Turkey Meatballs good for fat loss?
At 357 calories and 34g protein per serving, these meatballs are well-suited for fat loss phases where you need to hit protein targets while staying in a calorie deficit. The low carb content (23g) leaves room for carb-based sides if needed.
