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Mozzarella Pesto Turkey Meatballs
with vegetable orzo
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Maija Barnes
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In Your Box (serves 4)
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20 oz. Fully Cooked Orzo
- 16 oz. Ground Turkey
- 1 Zucchini
- 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
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2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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2 oz. Basil Pesto
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1½ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp. Onion Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) d3VwMVPD
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Calories740
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Carbohydrates37g
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Net Carbs33g
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Fat45g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1220mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 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, add meatballs to hot pan and cook until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 10-12 minutes.
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1 Prepare the ingredients
Halve tomatoes. If you receive one whole tomato instead, not to worry; simply core tomato, cut into 1/2" dice, and proceed with recipe instructions.
Trim zucchini ends, quarter, and cut into 1/2" dice. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.In a mixing bowl, combine turkey, panko, pesto, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Form mixture into 16 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. Cover and roll occasionally until browned all over and turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 11-13 minutes.Uncover and top meatballs evenly with marinara and cheese. Cover again and cook until sauce is heated through and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.While meatballs cook, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add tomatoes, zucchini, and half the onion salt (reserve remaining for orzo) to hot pan. Stir occasionally until lightly browned and tender, 4-5 minutes. -
4 Add Orzo and Finish Dish
Add orzo and remaining onion salt to hot pan with vegetables. Stir occasionally until orzo is heated through, 3-5 minutes.
Add butter and stir often until melted and combined.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
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