Spinach & Feta Turkey Meatballs with Herbed Quinoa

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With a variety of flavors and textures (and a whopping 30 grams of protein!), these meal-prep bowls will keep you fueled all afternoon. The spinach and feta turkey meatballs are adapted from Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta & Tzatziki by Hilary Meyer. Look for premade tzatziki near the specialty cheeses and dips at your grocery store or make your own.

Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN

Updated on April 19, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

10 cups

Nutrition Profile:

High-Calcium Bone-Health Nut-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
⅜ teaspoon salt, divided
⅜ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons chopped mint
2 cups sliced cucumber
1 pint cherry tomatoes
¼ cup tzatziki

Directions

Squeeze excess moisture from spinach. Combine the spinach with turkey, feta, garlic powder, oregano, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl; mix well. Form the mixture into 12 meatballs. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat with cooking spray. Working in batches if necessary, add the meatballs to the pan and cook until browned on all sides and no longer pink in the center, about 10 to 12 minutes. (An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register 165°F.) Set the meatballs aside to cool.
Combine quinoa, lemon juice, oil, parsley, mint and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Divide among 4 single-serving lidded containers. Top each with 3 meatballs, 1/2 cup cucumbers and 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes.
Seal the containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Divide tzatziki among 4 small containers and refrigerate.
Before serving, transfer the meatballs to a microwave-safe container and heat until steaming. Return to the original container and serve with tzatziki.

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Originally appeared: Eatingwell.com, July 2019; updated September 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

392	Calories
17g	Fat
29g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 1/2 cups
Calories 392
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 29g	11%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 32g	65%
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 6g	29%
Cholesterol 83mg	28%
Vitamin A 6153IU	123%
Vitamin C 28mg	31%
Folate 136mcg	34%
Sodium 543mg	24%
Calcium 208mg	16%
Iron 6mg	31%
Magnesium 116mg	28%
Potassium 919mg	20%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Spinach & Feta Turkey Meatballs with Herbed Quinoa

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