Baked Chicken Meatballs

INGREDIENTS

large egg

1 lb

ground chicken (I like 93% lean)

1/2 cup

whole wheat panko breadcrumbs

1/3 cup

finely grated Parmesan

2 tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil (divided)

1 tsp

dried oregano

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

1/2 tsp

onion powder

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1/4 tsp

red pepper flakes

2 tbsp

tomato paste (divided)

3 tbsp

finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

2 1/2 cups

lightly packed fresh spinach

Tomato sauce

Cooked whole wheat pasta, zucchini, or other vegetable noodles

Buns for sandwiches (for sandwiches)

Toothpicks (to serve as an appetizer)