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Tender Turkey and Spinach Meatballs Sheet Pan Recipe – Easy Healthy Dinner

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These tender turkey and spinach meatballs are moist, flavorful, and baked on a sheet pan for easy cleanup. Packed with fresh herbs and spinach, they make a healthy, comforting dinner perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (packed; or substitute frozen, thawed, and squeezed dry)
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (regular, panko, or gluten-free)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for greasing the pan and drizzling)
  • Optional: Marinara sauce (for serving)
  • Optional: Extra fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
  • Optional: Grated Parmesan (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped spinach, grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Using a medium cookie scoop or your hands, form mixture into balls about 1.5 inches in diameter (about 18-20 meatballs). Place evenly spaced on the prepared sheet pan.
  4. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over the meatballs.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Rotate the pan halfway for even browning.
  6. Check for doneness: meatballs should be lightly browned and juices run clear. If unsure, cut one open—it should be moist but not pink.
  7. Let meatballs rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Serve warm with marinara sauce, fresh herbs, and extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free, use almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs. For dairy-free, substitute nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan. If mixture is sticky, wet your hands before rolling. If too wet, add more breadcrumbs. For extra browning, broil for the last 2 minutes. Meatballs freeze well; reheat from frozen at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.

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