Baked Feta Turkey Meatballs & Quinoa

Name: Baked Feta Turkey Meatballs & Quinoa
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 1 egg; 1 cup spinach chopped; 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped; 0.5 cup white onion finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic grated; 0.33 cup breadcrumbs; 0.25 cup parmesan cheese; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 14 oz canned datterino tomatoes; 5 oz feta cheese; 2 tbsp olive oil; 0 salt to taste; 0 black pepper to taste; 0.75 cup quinoa dry; 0 parsley for garnish; 0 basil for garnish

This one-pan meal features turkey meatballs baked with feta and datterino tomatoes to create a creamy sauce, served over quinoa. It's a balanced, easy-to-make dish perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep.

By @foodiefromvt

Original recipe source

Cook time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
1 egg
1 cup spinach chopped
2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
0.5 cup white onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic grated
0.33 cup breadcrumbs
0.25 cup parmesan cheese
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
14 oz canned datterino tomatoes
5 oz feta cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
0 salt to taste
0 black pepper to taste
0.75 cup quinoa dry
0 parsley for garnish
0 basil for garnish

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 lb of ground turkey, 1 egg, 1 cup chopped spinach, 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley, 1/2 cup white onion (finely chopped), 2 garlic cloves (grated), 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp pepper to make the meatball mixture. Transfer to the fridge to stand for 10 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a rectangular baking dish, pour in a 14 oz can of datterino or baby roma tomatoes.
Scoop the meatball mixture into 10-12 balls, about slightly larger than a golf ball, and use your hands to form into meatballs. Transfer them to the baking dish, securing in the sauce and leaving space in the center for the 5 oz block of feta.
Place the feta in the center of the dish then drizzle over 2 tbsp of olive oil and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Bake for 28-30 minutes until meatballs are browned and cooked through and feta is melted.
Meanwhile, prepare 0.75 cup of dry quinoa according to the package instructions. Turn off the heat and let it stand on the stove until ready to use.
Broil the baked dish for 1-2 minutes to give the meatballs a slight crust. Remove from the oven, and stir the feta into the tomatoes creating a creamy sauce, then stir in the quinoa to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and basil and enjoy!