Saturday, August 24, 2013

Turkey & Spinach Meatballs

  • 2 lbs of ground turkey
  • 1 c cooked quinoa 
  • 1 med yellow onion, diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 c baby spinach leaves, chopped 
  • 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp sodium soy sauce, 
  • 1 tsp Sriracha sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcheshire sauce
  • 1 tbsp of Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp of Oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt 
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tbsp flaxseed meal
  • 1 egg, beaten

Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking pan with parchment paper.  Set aside.  Add all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and gently mix with your hands until incorporated. Form meatballs, rolling in between your hands then lay out on your baking sheet.  Repeat until you use all of the meat mixture.  Bake for 35 minutes or a until golden brown.  Rotate them half way through the baking time.  

Serve with a simple salad or pasta tossed with olive oil and Parmesan cheese.