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| Source | https://mynameisyeh.com/mynameisyeh/2019/4/turkey-spinach-meatballs-with... |
| Prep time | 2 hours |
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| Source | https://mynameisyeh.com/mynameisyeh/2019/4/turkey-spinach-meatballs-with... |
| Prep time | 2 hours |
| 8 | Tablespoon | Olive Oil (plus 1/4 cup) |
| 1 | Onion (chopped) | |
| 5 | Clove | Garlic (minced) |
| 1 | Tablespoon | Fennel Seeds |
| 16 | Ounce | Spinach (chopped) |
| 2 | Egg | |
| 1 | Cup | Panko |
| 1 1⁄4 | Teaspoon | Onion Powder |
| 1 1⁄4 | Teaspoon | Cayenne |
| 1 1⁄4 | Teaspoon | Dried Thyme |
| 1 1⁄4 | Teaspoon | Dried Oregano |
| 1 1⁄4 | Teaspoon | Paprika |
| 1 1⁄2 | Parsley (bunch, chopped) | |
| 2 | Pound | Ground Turkey |
| 1⁄2 | Cilantro (bunch, chopped) | |
| 1⁄2 | Lemon (juiced) | |
| 2 1⁄2 | Teaspoon | Salt |
| Dash | Ground Black Pepper | |
| 1 | Cup | Hummus |
1.Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a large oven-safe skillet. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook until soft, 5-7 minutes.
2.Add 4 cloves garlic and fennel and cook for another minute and then add the spinach in batches, stirring, until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3.Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, panko, 2 1/2 teaspoon salt, a few turns of black pepper, onion powder, cayenne, thyme, oregano, paprika, 1 bunch parsley, turkey, and spinach mixture and use your hands to mix to combine. Form the turkey mixture into golfball-sized balls.
4.Wipe out the skillet that was used to heat the spinach and then heat 4 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat. Add meatballs and brown them on all sides, in 3 or 4 batches, being careful not to crowd the pan. Transfer the meatballs to a plate.
5.Once all of the meatballs are browned, return them to the skillet and stick the skillet in the oven for 7-10 minutes, until they’re cooked through and have an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
6.Combine 1/2 bunch parsley, cilantro, 1 clove garlic, juice of 1/2 a lemon, and 1/4 cup olive oil in a food processor. Seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and blend until smooth.
7.To serve, spread a large dollop of hummus on a plate, top with meatballs and drizzle on the chimichurri to taste. Enjoy!