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Cheesy Turkey Meatballs with Spinach Salad & Peppery Croutons

If you are looking for something quick clean and healthy you must try this healthy turkey meatball recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 2
Calories 738 kcal

Instructions
 

  • Prep ingredients: Preheat the oven to 425°F with a rack in the center. Peel and finely chop 2 large cloves garlic. Halve fontina horizontally, then cut into 8 pieces total. Chop tomatoes in their can with kitchen shears. Cut roll into 1-inch pieces. On a sheet of foil, toss bread cubes with 1 tablespoon oil and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  • Sauté spinach: Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a medium ovenproof skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium-high. Add ½ of the spinach, ⅓ of the garlic, and 1 tablespoon water, and cook until wilted, 1–2 minutes. Transfer to a fine-mesh sieve and press out excess liquid. Coarsely chop wilted spinach on a cutting board, then transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Make meatballs: To bowl with spinach, add turkey, panko, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon oil, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Using lightly moistened hands, form into 8 meatballs. Press a piece of cheese into the center of each meatball and patch the hole, reforming into a ball.
  • Brown meatballs: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet over medium-high. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned but not cooked through, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate leaving oil in the pan.
  • Braise meatballs: Add remaining garlic and 1 teaspoon chili powder to same skillet and cook 10 seconds. Add tomatoes with their juice, ⅓ cup water, ½ teaspoon salt, several grinds pepper, and ½ teaspoon sugar. Boil for 2 minutes. Add meatballs, turning to coat and place skillet in oven. Cook, turning meatballs once, until cooked through and sauce is thickened, 15-20 minutes.
  • Make salad & serve:While meatballs are cooking, transfer croutons to oven and toast directly on rack next to meatballs until toasted, 10–15 minutes (watch closely as ovens vary). In a medium bowl, toss remaining spinach, vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, and croutons. Season with salt and pepper and serve alongside meatballs and sauce

Notes

Allergens: Wheat, Milk and Soy. May contain traces of other allergens. Packaged in a facility that packages gluten containing products.
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