Greek Meatballs
Keto Greek meatballs combine ground chicken, feta, spinach, and lemon zest, no breadcrumbs required. Nut-free, freezer-friendly, and built to be served with tzatziki sauce.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 362kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 cup cooked spinach squeezed dry and chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt PLAIN flavor
- 1/ cup red bell pepper diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup shallot diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pepper
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Chop and squeeze excess water from the spinach.
- Combine all the ingredients and mix well.
- Form meatballs from the mixture with your hands, and line them up on a baking sheet with raised sides.
- Cook at 375-F for about 30-40 minutes depending on the size of the meatball, or until the internal temperature reaches 165-F. Serve with colorful veggies and tzatziki - enjoy!
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Notes
Recipe Card Tips
- Squeeze the spinach very dry. This single step matters more than any other for whether the meatballs hold together.
- Don't worry if the mixture feels wetter than a typical meatball. That's normal for this recipe and helps keep the ground chicken from drying out.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer rather than relying on time alone. Meatball size varies enough to change the bake time by several minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 873mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 11g