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Greek Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Herb Rice

Delicious Greek Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Herb Rice Easy Recipe

This recipe for Greek Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Herb Rice offers vibrant flavors and customizable options for a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey Can substitute with ground chicken or beef.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Omit for dairy-free version.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Mint
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For drizzling.
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-Grain Rice
  • 2 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth Use low-sodium broth if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Dill
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Season to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Season to taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, mint, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and egg. Mix gently until combined.
  3. Divide the mixture into equal portions and roll them into meatballs about 1-1.5 inches in size. Place on the baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. While the meatballs bake, rinse the rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine rice and broth, bring to a boil.
  6. Cover and reduce heat, simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  7. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
  8. Serve lemon herb rice topped with the Greek Turkey Meatballs. Garnish with herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Do not overmix the meatball mixture for tenderness. Use a meat thermometer to ensure meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Rinse rice well for fluffy texture.

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