Spinach Turkey Meatballs

A simple and healthy dinner that can be made in less than 30 minutes! We love to pair this recipe with rigatoni noodles and a little bit of vodka sauce to add a nice tomato element to the dish. It cooks perfectly—without any stickiness—when we use our XD Double Burner Griddle in the oven for these meatballs!

Ingredients

• 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and chopped — or 12 oz fresh spinach, chopped

• 1 egg, beaten

• 2 tbsp finely chopped onion or 1 tbsp onion powder

• 1 lb lean ground turkey

• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

• 1/2 tsp salt

• Pasta of your choice

• Optional: 1/2 to 1 cup vodka sauce

• Garnish: Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. In a large bowl, combine the beaten egg, chopped (and well-dried) spinach, breadcrumbs, salt, and onion (or onion powder).

3. Add the ground turkey and mix thoroughly until evenly combined.

4. Shape the turkey mixture into 2-inch balls and place them directly on your XD Double Burner Griddle.

5. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center.

6. Transfer cooked meatballs to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess moisture or grease.

7. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, then drain.

8. Mix the pasta with meatballs, or serve the meatballs on top of the pasta.

9. For added flavor, stir in 1/2 to 1 cup of vodka sauce with the pasta while still on the stove to heat through.

10. Divide, serve, and garnish with Parmesan cheese!