Florentine Meatballs are a delicious twist on the classic meatball, incorporating spinach and savory spices to enhance the flavor profile.
Florentine Meatballs are a delicious twist on the classic meatball, incorporating spinach and savory spices to enhance the flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef lean
- 1 cup spinach fresh, chopped
- 1 egg large
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs plain
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, spinach, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite pasta or a side salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 6gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 29gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 20mg
These meatballs are amazing! So juicy and tasty. Thanks for the recipe!
Delish! I added some Italian herbs too. Yum!
Sounds great! Italian herbs really do make everything better. I’m gonna try it with rosemary next time!
I tried making these but ended up with a mess. What’s the secret to keeping them together?
Maybe try adding a bit more breadcrumbs or another egg? That might help them stick together better! 😊
Florentine meatballs? Thought it was just spaghetti! Will try this out for sure.
Took too long to cook! Next time, I might just stick to frozen ones.
These meatballs are amazing! So juicy and flavorful.
They were okay, but mine turned out a bit dry. Maybe I overcooked them? Not sure if I’ll try again.
I agree! These meatballs have the perfect blend of flavors. Can’t wait to make them myself!
My kids wouldn’t eat these, they said green stuff is yucky 😒.
So good, made them twice already!
Easy recipe. I like how it sneak veggies into dinner.
Yeah, sneaking veggies is a clever idea! Helps kids eat healthy without fuss. Will try this out!
These tasted weird, do you really need spinach? Like, can’t you just use beef?
I think the spinach adds a nice texture and flavor! You might be missing out if you skip it.
Nah, beef is the best. Spinach ain’t needed at all! Just makes it taste funny.