Express
Sheet Pan Feta Turkey Meatballs
with squash and pepita arugula salad
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
If you’re in search of a meal with minimal clean-up, our Express Sheet Pan meals are perfect for you. These flavorful dishes are quick-cooking and just require one sheet pan. Yes, that’s right, just one. Dinner can be served for you and a loved one in no time, leaving the kitchen close to spot-less. One sheet, little time, lots of flavor.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
- 10 oz. Ground Turkey
- 2 oz. Creme Fraiche
- 1½ fl. oz. Honey Dijon Mustard Dressing
- 1 oz. Pepitas
- 1 oz. Baby Arugula
- ½ oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
- ⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp. Savory Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Poultry Seasoning
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates34g
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Net Carbs28g
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Fat40g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1330mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 3 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
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground beef, roast until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 17-20 minutes.
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1 Start the Butternut Squash
Halve any large butternut squash pieces to roughly match smaller pieces.
Place butternut squash on prepared baking sheet. Toss with half the savory seasoning (reserve remaining for meatballs), half the dressing (reserve remaining for arugula), and 1/4 tsp. salt. Spread into a single layer.Roast in hot oven, 12 minutes.While butternut squash roasts, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, poultry seasoning, panko, remaining savory seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Form meat mixture into 8 equally-sized meatballs.
After 12 minutes, carefully remove sheet from oven and push butternut squash to one side. Sheet will be hot! Use a utensil.Place meatballs on empty side of sheet and evenly top with 1 tsp. olive oil. Sheet will be hot! Use caution. -
3 Finish the Butternut Squash and Meatballs
Roast in hot oven until butternut squash is tender and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 15-18 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven.While butternut squash and meatballs roast, continue recipe. -
4 Assemble Salad, Make Crema, and Finish Dish
In another mixing bowl, combine arugula and remaining dressing (to taste). Set aside.
In another mixing bowl, combine cheese, softened creme fraiche, a pinch of pepper, and 4 tsp. water. Set aside.To serve, top meatballs with crema. Garnish salad with pepitas. Bon appétit!
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