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High-Protein, High-Fiber Meal-Prep Lunch: Spinach & Feta Turkey Meatballs with Herbed Quinoa
Anderson Jorge

Spinach & Feta Turkey Meatballs with Herbed Quinoa

High-Protein, High-Fiber Meal-Prep Lunch: Spinach & Feta Turkey Meatballs with Herbed Quinoa
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course / Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups water or low-sodium broth
  • 1 lb 450 g lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup 150 g frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • ½ cup 75 g crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped
  • Optional: sliced cucumbers and cherry tomatoes for serving

Method
 

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear
  2. Combine quinoa and water or broth in a medium pot
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover
  4. Simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed (about 15 minutes)
  5. Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and spread on a tray to cool
  6. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, squeezed spinach, feta, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper
  7. Mix with clean hands or a spoon until evenly incorporated
  8. Shape mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs
  9. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
  10. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned all over
  11. Continue cooking until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
  12. Stir cooled quinoa with lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley and mint
  13. Portion quinoa and meatballs into meal-prep containers
  14. Add optional cucumbers and cherry tomatoes if desired

Notes

Protein: 32 g

Carbohydrates: 38 g

Fat: 16 g

Fiber: 6 g

Sugar: 2 g

Sodium: 480 mg