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Chimichurri Ricotta Turkey Meatballs in Marinara
with zucchini and feta
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
- Mediterranean
Chef
Laura Alpern
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Turkey
- 8 oz. Sliced Zucchini
- 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 2 oz. Sliced Red Onion
- 2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
- ⅘ oz. Lemon Garlic Butter
- ½ oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 4 Saltine Crackers
- 1 tsp. Chimichurri Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories490
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Carbohydrates19g
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Net Carbs16g
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Fat32g
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Protein35g
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Sodium1520mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground beef, add meatballs to hot pan and cook until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 10-12 minutes.
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1 Form the Meatballs
Finely crush crackers.
In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, chimichurri seasoning, garlic salt, ricotta, and crushed crackers.Form mixture into eight evenly-sized meatballs. -
2 Cook the Meatballs
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add meatballs to hot pan and roll occasionally until browned all over, 5-6 minutes.Add marinara and 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 3-5 minutes.Remove from burner.While meatballs cook, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil, zucchini, and onions to hot pan. Stir occasionally until lightly browned and tender, 4-5 minutes.
Stir in 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and butter until melted and combined.Remove from burner. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing vegetables with feta. Bon appétit!
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