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Mozzarella Pesto Turkey Meatballs

with vegetable orzo

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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  • Fiber-Rich
  • Protein-Packed

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 16 oz. Ground Turkey
  • 2 Zucchini
  • 12 oz. Orzo Pasta
  • 8 oz. Grape Tomatoes
  • 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
  • 2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
  • 2 oz. Basil Pesto
  • 1½ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
  • ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp. Onion Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    730
  • Carbohydrates
    73g
  • Net Carbs
    66g
  • Fat
    32g
  • Protein
    43g
  • Sodium
    1200mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
  • 1 Colander/Strainer

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

    Start the Orzo

    Once water is boiling, add orzo and cook until al dente, 4-5 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Reserve 1/2 cup orzo cooking water.

    Drain orzo in a colander/strainer and set side.

    While orzo cooks, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    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.

    In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, panko, pesto, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Stir until thoroughly combined. Form meat mixture into 16 evenly-sized meatballs.

  3. 3

    Cook the Meatballs

    Place a large 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.

    Uncover and evenly top meatballs with marinara, then cheese. Cover again and cook undisturbed until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    While meatballs cook, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Finish Orzo and Finish Dish

    Place another 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.

    Add orzo, remaining onion salt, and butter. Stir occasionally until combined and orzo is heated through, 3-5 minutes.

    If too thick, add reserved orzo cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping vegetable orzo with meatballs. Bon appétit!

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