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Greek-Style Turkey Meatballs
with zucchini and feta
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Cook Within: 4 days
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
Chef
Laura Alpern
My! My! Mamma Mia! We're going Greek again! These irresistible meatballs aren't just smothered in sauce, they're also bursting with flavor inside!
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Turkey
- 8 oz. Sliced Zucchini
- 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 2 oz. Sliced Red Onion
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2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
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⅘ oz. Lemon Garlic Butter
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½ oz. Feta Cheese Crumbles
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4 Saltine Crackers
- 1 tsp. Chimichurri Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) n3vro13e
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Calories490
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Carbohydrates19g
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Fat32g
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Protein35g
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Sodium1520mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 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 or ground pork, follow same instructions as ground turkey in Steps 1 and 2, rolling occasionally, 4-5 minutes, then adding sauce, covering, and cooking until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 3-5 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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