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Creamy Spinach Turkey Meatballs
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Creamy Spinach Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients
 

  • ½ lb ground chicken
  • ½ lb ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder, optional
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup fresh chopped parsley, or cilantro, divided
  • cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • 5 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, drained of oil and chopped
  • 1 ¾ cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella, or provolone, gouda
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Make the meatballs: In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, ground chicken, shredded cheese, grated garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, bouillon powder, parsley, a pinch of cayenne, and black pepper. Mix until just combined and form into medium-sized meatballs. Place on a plate.
  • Cook the meatballs: Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs for 8–10 minutes, turning to brown evenly, until fully cooked. Transfer to a clean plate.
  • Build the sauce base: In the same pan, melt butter into the drippings. Add the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant. Stir in the onion and sauté until softened. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1–2 minutes, then pour in the stock and let it reduce slightly.
  • Create the cream sauce: Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer gently while stirring now and then.
  • Add spinach and cheese: Stir in spinach until wilted, then mix in Parmesan and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
  • Bring it all together: Return the meatballs to the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Garnish with fresh basil and remaining parsley before serving.
Serving: 4meatballs, Calories: 776kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 41g, Fat: 58g, Saturated Fat: 32g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 17g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 225mg, Sodium: 616mg, Potassium: 2106mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 5786IU, Vitamin C: 44mg, Calcium: 397mg, Iron: 6mg
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