Oven-Ready
Piri-Piri Pork Meatballs with Zucchini Pilaf
easy prep & pan included
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Rachel Post
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
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8 oz. Precooked Rice Pilaf
- 6 oz. Sliced Zucchini
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2 oz. Tzatziki Dip
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2 Tbsp. Italian Panko Blend
- 1 tsp. Portuguese Piri Piri Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories610
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Carbohydrates39g
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Net Carbs38g
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Fat35g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1560mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
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
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Combine rice pilaf, 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of pepper in provided tray. Spread into an even layer. Top rice with zucchini, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, then 1 tsp. olive oil. -
2 Add the Meatballs
Combine ground pork, panko, seasoning blend, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a mixing bowl. Form into six evenly-sized meatballs.
Top zucchini with meatballs and 1 tsp. olive oil. -
3 Bake the Dish
Cover with foil. Bake covered in hot oven until zucchini is tender, 25-30 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from oven and uncover. Bake again uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-8 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven. Top with tzatziki. Bon appétit!
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