Baked Tuna Meatballs Recipe
Delicious and healthy baked tuna meatballs featuring tender tuna combined with fresh spinach, herbs, and almond flour, baked to a perfect golden brown. These meatballs make for a flavorful, protein-packed dish that’s easy to prepare and great for a quick lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 meatballs
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Main Ingredients
- 3 (5-ounce) cans tuna, drained, or 1 pound cooked tuna
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics and Spinach: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for about one minute until fragrant. Then add the chopped baby spinach and continue to sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.
- Cool Vegetable Mixture: Transfer the sautéed onion and spinach mixture to a bowl and allow it to cool completely. To speed up cooling, you can place the bowl in the refrigerator.
- Preheat Oven: While the vegetable mixture cools, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Combine Ingredients: Drain the canned tuna and add it to a large mixing bowl along with the cooled vegetable mixture. Add almond flour, beaten eggs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped parsley, dill, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix Thoroughly: Using your hands, mix all ingredients together thoroughly, breaking up any large chunks of tuna. Ensure the mixture is evenly combined and sticky enough to hold its shape.
- Form Meatballs: Using a medium cookie scoop or spoon, scoop even portions of the mixture and use your fingers to shape each scoop into a round meatball. Place the formed meatballs onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake the tuna meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they turn lightly golden brown on the outside.
Notes
- You can substitute almond flour with breadcrumbs if not following a low-carb diet.
- These meatballs can be served with a dipping sauce or over a bed of salad or pasta.
- Ensure the mixture is finely combined to help the meatballs hold their shape better during baking.
- Leftover meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
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