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Greek Spanakopita Spinach and Feta Meatballs

submitted by Sara on May 13, 2019
Source: https://www.livingchirpy.com/spanakopita-meatballs-with-tzatziki
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For the filling
 1 tbsp Olive Oil
¼ cup Onions, white or yellow, raw, chopped
2 cups Spinach, frozen
2  (ea. 0.11 oz) Garlic, raw
1 tsp Salt, Kosher salt, table salt
½ tsp Pepper, black, ground
For the meatballs
 1 lb Beef, ground or minced, 20% fat
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 1 cup Feta cheese, Greek cheese from sheep and goat's milk
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 ¼ cup Dill Weed, fresh
1  (ea. 1.76 oz) Egg, large
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 36.46 ozaltogether (view nutrition facts)

Preparation

  1. Serving size:
    6.10 oz (calculated)
    Notes: 8 meatballs
  2. Temperature: 400 °F
  1. Thaw the spinach and squeeze out any excess moisture.
  2. In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
  3. Saute the chopped onion until they are nicely caramelized, about 5 minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium, add the spinach and minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Let cool for a couple of minutes.
  7. Stir together the mix with the ground beef, chopped feta, dill and egg.
  8. Form balls, using about 1 tablespoon or 17 g each. I like to use a tablespoon measure for this and press in the meatball mix to start shaping it. Then I finish by rolling it in my hand briefly.
  9. Lay the meatballs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  10. Bake for about 10 minutes, then flip them over and bake for another 5 minutes. You may want to test one meatball to check whether they are done.
  11. Enjoy warm or cold!
  12. One serving is sufficient as a main, for example served with a side of salad and tzatziki. It's also a great topping for pasta with tomato sauce, or a salad. Or serve it as an appetizer, for example as finger food by inserting a toothpicks into each meatball.

  13. Meal Prep Tip

  14. You can store the meatballs in an airtight container for 5 days in the fridge or up to 6 months in the freezer. For best results, thaw overnight. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven, or enjoy at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts
for
serving

  • Calorie count
    302 kcal
  • % of calories by macros
    Fat64.6 %195 kcal18.5 g
    Net Carbs2.6 %8 kcal1.6 g
    Dietary Fiber1.3 %4 kcal1.7 g
    Protein31.5 %95 kcal20.3 g
  • Approx. WW SmartPoints™
    8.2
  • Cholesterol 96 mg
  • Sodium 818.4 mg
  • Fat 18.5 g
    • Saturated Fat 6.3 g
    • Trans Fat 0.9 g
  • Carbohydrates 3.3 g
    • Dietary Fiber 1.7 g
    • Total Sugars 0.7 g
    • Added Sugar 0 g
    • Sugar alcohols 0 g
  • Protein 20.3 g
  • Calcium 202.7 mg
  • Iron 2.8 mg
  • Magnesium 60.5 mg
  • Potassium 451.7 mg
  • Zinc 4.1 mg
  • Vitamin A (Retinol Equivalents) 379 mcg
  • Vitamin B12 2.1 mcg
  • Vitamin C 4 mg
  • Folate 86.4 mcg
    • Folic Acid 7.5 mcg