Spinach Feta Turkey Meatballs (Printable)

Tender turkey and spinach balls with crumbled feta, seasoned with herbs and baked to a golden finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1.1 lb ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 3.5 oz fresh spinach, chopped
03 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Cheeses

05 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled

→ Binders & Seasonings

06 - ½ cup breadcrumbs
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1 tsp dried dill (optional)
11 - ½ tsp salt
12 - ¼ tsp black pepper
13 - Zest of ½ lemon

→ For Baking

14 - 1–2 tbsp olive oil for greasing or drizzling

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly brush or spray with olive oil.
02 - In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, chopped spinach, diced red onion, minced garlic, crumbled feta, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, oregano, dill if using, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.
03 - Gently combine ingredients using hands or a spatula until just incorporated; avoid overmixing.
04 - With damp hands, shape mixture into 20 golf ball-sized meatballs and arrange evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Lightly drizzle or spray the meatballs with olive oil for browning.
06 - Bake meatballs for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley or accompanied by tzatziki, pita bread, or salad.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in under 20 minutes and bake while you pour a glass of wine
  • The feta keeps them incredibly moist even though turkey can lean dry
02 -
  • Overmixing is the quickest way to ruin turkey meatballs—work the mixture as little as possible
  • Squeezing frozen spinach until almost dry prevents soggy meatballs
03 -
  • Use a light touch when mixing—the mixture should just hold together
  • Let the meatballs rest a few minutes after baking so they set and stay juicy
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