Spinach Turkey Meatballs

trishrock

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Spinach Turkey Meatballs:thumb:



1 lb. natural turkey, ground
1 (10 oz.) box frozen spinach, thawed, drained and chopped
2 scallions, diced
1 Large Egg, beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1 tbsp. Ketchup
1 c. bread crumbs, fresh or dried
Olive Oil
Pastry brush
1/3 c. parmesan cheese, grated

Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine the turkey with the spinach, scallions, egg, garlic, oregano and basil, ketchup. Mix well with your hands! Gently mix in breadcrumbs. Form into 1 inch balls and place on a baking pan lined with parchment paper or foil. Brush with oil and sprinkle each meatball with cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until browned and cooked all the way through.


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QSis

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I don'tknow where trishrock got her recipe, but I make these Florentine Turkey Meatballs from Rachel Ray often.

The recipes are very similar. Rachel's cheese sauce makes the dish. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/florentine-meatballs-recipe-1944510

I found this time that browning the meatballs in a frying pan, after baking them in the oven, improved the texture.

One night, I had them on the plate with vegs. as sides, and one night I had them, reheated, on tossed salad.

Lee

Florentine Turkey Meatballs - Rachel Ray


Ingredients
1 box frozen spinach, defrosted in the microwave
1 1/3 pound (1 package) ground turkey breast
1 medium onion, finely chopped, divided
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups milk, divided
3/4 cup bread crumbs, 3 handfuls
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, 2 palm fulls
Coarse salt and black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
1 (10-ounce) sack shredded provolone or blend of Italian cheeses, available on dairy aisle
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, eyeball it
1/4 cup parsley leaves, chopped

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Wring defrosted spinach dry in a clean kitchen towel. Place turkey in a bowl and make a well in the middle of it. Add the spinach, all but 3 tablespoons of the onion, all of the garlic, 1 large egg, about 1/4 cup milk, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan, salt and pepper. Mix well. Form into 12 large balls and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Arrange on a nonstick cookie sheet and roast 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
3. While balls are in the oven, heat a small sauce pot over medium heat. Add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. Melt butter, add remaining finely chopped onion and cook 2 minutes then whisk in flour. Cook flour 1 minute, then whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk and 1 cup stock. Bring liquid up to a boil then stir in shredded provolone or blended Italian cheeses. Season the sauce with salt, pepper and nutmeg, turn heat to lowest setting.
4. Place 3 balls on dinner plates and top with sauce, garnish with parsley.
 

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