Creamy Spinach Turkey Meatballs on Cauliflower Rice

Switch up the usual dinner menu this week when you prep this delicious and creamy meatball and rice dish!

fork and knife iconServes: 4
chef hat iconSource: Casa de Crews

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, whisked
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Cream Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth (can also use chicken broth)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups Ocean Mist Farms Fresh Spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish
  • Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
  • 1 12-ounce bag Ocean Mist Farms Cauliflower Rice

Directions

  1. In a large bowl mix ground turkey, Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, dried spices and egg. Shape into 1 1/2 inch meatballs. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate once done.
  2. In the same skillet, melt the butter in the remaining cooking juices over low-medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes; whisking constantly.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth, and allow the sauce to reduce slightly. Reduce heat to low, add in the heavy cream, and bring to a simmer while stirring occasionally. Season the cream sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Add in the spinach and allow to wilt into the cream sauce. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and simmer for 1-2 more minutes.
  5. Add the cooked turkey meatballs back into the skillet and spoon sauce over meatballs; sprinkle with the parsley and red pepper flakes (if using).
  6. Prepare cauliflower rice according to package directions. Serve meatballs with cream sauce and spinach over cauliflower rice.