High Protein Spinach Feta Turkey Meatball Skewers: Discover the Perfect Healthy Snack!
High Protein Spinach Feta Turkey Meatball Skewers are a delicious and nutritious snack packed with flavor and protein, perfect for any health-conscious individual.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped spinach, feta cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Thread the meatballs onto skewers.
- Place the skewers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the skewers in olive oil and lemon juice before baking.
- These meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the meatball mixture for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg