These meatballs are juicy and can be used as an entree or an appetizer.

Meatball Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, minced
4 oz chopped & sauteed spinach (about half a plastic container)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground turkey or chicken
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup bread crumbs (or for the gluten free option use almond meal)
200g crumbled feta cheese (about half the block in brine)

Meatball Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2. Place a skillet over medium heat and warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes or so until the garlic is fragrant, but doesn't burn.
3. If you are using fresh spinach (I usually do), add the spinach to the skillet with a tablespoon of oil and cook, stirring frequently until wilted. Remove from the heat and allow to cool 3-5 minutes.

4. Combine the turkey, egg, salt, pepper, bread crumbs, spinach, and garlic oil in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Stir in the crumbled feta.

5. Use a 1 tbsp cookie scoop or measuring spoon to measure out even meatball portions and then roll into balls.
6. Bake for about 12 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.

7. Remove from the heat and allow to rest 5 minutes before
8. Serve with pasta and marinara (spaghetti sauce) or with lemon sauce as an appetizer

Lemon Dipping Sauce Ingredients

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Zest from 1 lemon (about 1 Tbsp)
1/4 tsp dill
1 tsp olive oil

Lemon Dipping Sauce Directions

1. In a small mixing bowl, use a fork to whisk together the lemon dipping sauce ingredients.
2. Cover and refrigerate until serving. This can be made up to a day or two in advance.
3. Serve as an appetizer

Inspired by

• Goodie God Mother