Meal Kit
Creamy Mushroom Pork Meatballs
with lemon Parmesan zucchini
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g net carbsOver 30g protein
Chef
Maija Barnes
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 2 Zucchini
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
- 1 Lemon
- 4 oz. Cremini Mushrooms
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2 oz. Cream Cheese
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
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½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories560
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Carbohydrates17g
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Net Carbs15g
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Fat41g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1310mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 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, roast until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, roast until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 22-25 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, roast until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 23-25 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve lemon lengthwise. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.
Trim zucchini ends and cut lengthwise into 11/2" planks.Stem mushrooms and cut caps into 1/4” slices. -
2 Form the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine half the panko (reserve remaining for topping) and 2 Tbsp. water. Let sit, 1 minute.
After 1 minute, add ground pork and half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for sauce). Stir to thoroughly combine. Form mixture into eight equally-sized meatballs. -
3 Roast the Meatballs
Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet.
Roast in hot oven until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 20-25 minutes.While meatballs roast, continue recipe. -
4 Cook the Zucchini
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add zucchini, 1 tsp. lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Cook undisturbed until golden-brown and tender, 3-5 minutes per side.Remove from burner.While zucchini cooks, continue recipe. -
5 Toast Panko, Make Sauce, and Finish Dish
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add remaining panko to hot pan and stir occasionally until toasted, 3-4 minutes.
Transfer toasted panko to a plate. Keep pan over medium heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and mushrooms to hot pan. Stir occasionally until browned, 4-6 minutes.Add cream cheese, mirepoix base, 2 Tbsp. water, and remaining garlic salt. Stir often until sauce thickens, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping meatballs with sauce and garnishing zucchini with toasted panko and shredded cheese. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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