Meal Kit

Greek-Style Turkey Meatballs

with lemon orzo & creamy feta yogurt sauce

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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  • Over 30g protein

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Ground Turkey
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • Info
    6 oz. Orzo Pasta
  • 1 Lemon
  • Info
    2 oz. Greek Yogurt
  • Info
    1 oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • Info
    ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • ¼ oz. Parsley
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    750
  • Carbohydrates
    82g
  • Net Carbs
    73g
  • Fat
    27g
  • Protein
    48g
  • Sodium
    1610mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 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
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

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

    Coarsely chop parsley, leaves and stems.

    Zest lemon, halve, and juice.

    Quarter and peel onion. Finely dice 1/4 the onion (about 1/4 cup). Cut remaining 3/4 into 1/4" strips.

  2. 2

    Form the Meatballs

    In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, half the parsley (reserve remaining for garnish), panko, diced onions, half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for sauce), and a pinch of pepper. Form mixture into 8 equally-sized meatballs. Set aside.

    Ambitious Kitchen tip: dip your hands in water before forming each meatball!

  3. 3

    Roast the Meatballs and Vegetables

    Place sliced onions and bell peppers on prepared baking sheet. Top with 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Massage oil and seasonings into vegetables. Spread into an even layer.

    Add meatballs to baking sheet, nestling into vegetables in an even layer.

    Roast in hot oven until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 17-23 minutes.

    While meatballs and vegetables roast, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Cook the Orzo

    Once water is boiling, add orzo and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Drain in a wire-mesh strainer. Return orzo to pot.

    Stir in 2 tsp. olive oil, 1 tsp. lemon zest (reserve remaining for sauce), 1 Tbsp. lemon juice (reserve remaining for sauce), 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Cover and set aside.

    While orzo cooks, continue recipe.

  5. 5

    Make Sauce and Finish Dish

    Combine yogurt, half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), 1 tsp. remaining lemon juice, 1/4 tsp. remaining lemon zest, remaining garlic salt, a pinch of pepper, and 11/2 tsp. water in another mixing bowl. Gently mash mixture with a fork until mostly smooth.

    If sauce is too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping orzo with vegetables, meatballs, sauce, remaining cheese, and remaining parsley. Bon appétit!

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