Meal Kit

Fall Harvest Turkey Meatballs

with feta vegetables

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Soy

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  • Carb-Conscious
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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Ground Turkey
  • 1 Yellow Squash
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 oz. Light Sour Cream
  • 1 oz. Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
  • ½ oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • ¼ oz. Pine Nuts
  • 2 Saltine Crackers
  • 1 tsp. Buttermilk-Dill Seasoning
  • ½ tsp. Lemon N Herb Seasoning
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    470
  • Carbohydrates
    18g
  • Net Carbs
    14g
  • Fat
    31g
  • Protein
    33g
  • Sodium
    1650mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 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

  • If using ground beef, add meatballs to hot pan and cook until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 10-12 minutes.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Trim and halve yellow squash lengthwise. Cut into 1/4" half-moons.

    Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/4" dice.

  2. 2

    Form the Meatballs

    Coarsely crush crackers.

    In a mixing bowl, combine crackers, ground turkey, garlic salt, a pinch of salt, and half the buttermilk-dill seasoning (reserve remaining for crema). Form mixture into 8 equally-sized meatballs.

  3. 3

    Cook the Meatballs

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add meatballs to hot pan. Cover and roll occasionally until browned all over and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 11-13 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    While meatballs cook, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Cook the Vegetables

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add bell peppers, yellow squash, lemon n herb seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until vegetables are slightly browned and tender, 4-5 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Stir in pesto and pine nuts until combined.

    While vegetables cook, continue recipe.

  5. 5

    Make Crema and Finish Dish

    In another mixing bowl, combine sour cream, remaining buttermilk-dill seasoning, and 1 Tbsp. water.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping meatballs with crema. Garnish vegetables with cheese. Bon appétit!

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