Mediterranean Meatballs (Spinach and Feta Keftedes)
I have many meatball recipes but this happens to be a favorite. I’ve also formed these into burger patties and they are for sure a crowd pleaser.
You can use any type of ground meat here. I love them with ground lamb, beef, pork and chicken. You can also fry them in a pan with some olive oil, in lieu of baking. Either way, they will put a smile on your face. The must make accompaniment is my Tsatziki sauce. Do they need it? No. But it really takes the dish to the next level and is easy to whip up, so why not?
If you like this recipe, you might want to try my Soutzoukakia (Baked Greek Meatballs with Potatoes) or my Easy Chicken Pesto Meatballs.
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Mediterranean Meatballs (Spinach and Feta Keftedes)
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1.5 cups baby spinach, chopped (3.5 cups whole)
- 1 small bunch fresh mint, chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- salt + pepper to taste
- 2/3 cup feta, cubed small
- Tzatziki
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the beaten eggs, chopped baby spinach, mint, onion and garlic. Toss in the meat, breadcrumbs, salt + pepper to taste and feta. Gently combine everything. Form medium sized meatballs.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 F.
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About to make this for the 2nd time. I used ground chicken – been using that more lately. Love your healthier & simplified versions of traditional greek dishes. Thank you!
I made this tonight. Love the recipe! Making this reminded me to call my Yiayia!
These are awesome and they freeze beautifully. I needed something quick and pulled some out of the freezer and served them with the yogurt sauce and a Greek chop salad. Everyone wa so happy and impressed.
Made these tonight for the first time. They were so incredibly good. I used chicken and I added some chopped fresh dill and grated lemon zest. I baked them and I loved how crispy the bottoms got. Looking forward to leftovers tomorrow!
Bravo!!! Efharisto!!!
Heavenly Recipe I grind my own chicken and used that for the meatballs they came out so great i also made the traziti sauce to go with it !!! again best meal for the week,
Thanks!
i love your blog!!
Hi Jennifer, YOU ROCK! Thanks for the compliment and supporting the website! I’m happy you’re enjoying the dishes!!!
These are delicious!! I used beef and lamb and my family thought they were incredible! My Italian dad commented, “These are better than Italian meatballs.” Definitely a keeper. I made the tsatziki sauce with them – perfect!!
Hi Laura, Well that is the BEST compliment ever! You know they’re awesome when dad loves them!!
Can you use an air fryer for these meatballs?
Hi Lynn, absolutely !
What would you serve with these?
Hi Holly, i would do rice and a salad here!
love all your recipes. is there any ideas you have for substituting the bread crumbs? wld almond flour work or anything like that? I’m supposed to limit bread right now 😔
Thank you very much! Yes, almond flour or rolled oats would work!
thank u! I make so many of ur recipes now, especially love the crispy shrimp seaweed paper one! love it
can I use almond flores insted of breadcrumb?
Yes! You can use almond flour or rolled oats!
If I use rolled oats do I need to pulse in food processor first?
Forgot to say, you are my very fave food blogger/recipe source! ❤️
Hi Lindy, thank you so much! You can pulse them into more of a Quick Oats texture/consistency if you like but its not necessary. ENJOY!!
Absolutely incredible!!! So simple to make fast and delicious! Even my picky boyfriend loved these!!! Will be adding these in the meal rotation.
Hi Sara, I’m glad you guys enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!
Love these! New staple!
Hi Randi, perfect! Thanks for trying them!
Excellent! Loved by all. Will remake again and again. Would be great as cocktail meatballs too.
Made these smaller to serve as cocktail meatballs with tzatziki. Definitely a keeper!
Delicious! Easy recipe