Express
Creamy Pesto Pork Meatballs
with lemon garlic butter broccoli
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g net carbsOver 30g protein
- Keto-Friendly
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Broccoli Florets
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
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1 oz. Basil Pesto
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1 oz. Creme Fraiche
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⅘ oz. Lemon Garlic Butter
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½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories610
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Carbohydrates17g
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Net Carbs12g
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Fat46g
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Protein34g
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Sodium870mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
- 2 Mixing Bowls
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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If using Impossible burger, add meatballs to hot pan and cook until Impossible burger reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 12-15 minutes.
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1 Form the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine panko and 2 Tbsp. water. Rest, 1 minute.
After 1 minute, add ground pork and half the pesto (reserve remaining for sauce). Mix until thoroughly combined. Form mixture into eight equally-sized meatballs. -
2 Cook the Meatballs
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add meatballs to hot pan, cover, and roll occasionally until browned all over and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 8-10 minutes.
Remove from burner.While meatballs cook, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Broccoli
Break broccoli into bite-sized pieces using hands.
Place another medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add broccoli, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Cover and cook until water is almost completely evaporated, 4-6 minutes.Uncover and stir occasionally until tender, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in butter until melted and combined.While broccoli cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
In another mixing bowl, combine remaining pesto, crème fraîche, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp. water. Set aside.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping sauce with meatballs and garnishing broccoli with cheese. Bon appétit!
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