Express
Spinach and Parmesan Turkey Meatballs
with pesto-buttered rice
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesOver 30g protein
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 24 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 16 oz. Ground Turkey
- 8 oz. Marinara Sauce
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3 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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2 oz. Basil Pesto Butter
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- 1½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) A3K5ZBq6
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Calories610
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Carbohydrates53g
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Net Carbs49g
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Fat26g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1500mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe 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 Cook the Spinach
Coarsely chop spinach.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-low heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add minced garlic and parsley and spinach to hot pan. Stir often until spinach is wilted, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer spinach mixture to a mixing bowl. Rest, 5 minutes.Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
2 Form the Meatballs
After 5 minutes, add turkey, panko, half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), 2/3 the garlic salt (reserve remaining for rice), and 1/4 tsp. pepper to mixing bowl with spinach mixture. Mix until combined.
Form turkey mixture into 16 evenly-sized meatballs. -
3 Cook the Meatballs
Return pan used to cook spinach to medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Working in batches if necessary, add meatballs to hot pan and roll occasionally until browned all over, 4-6 minutes.Reduce heat to medium.Add marinara, 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Cover and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, cook covered until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 4-6 minutes.Remove from burner.While meatballs cook, continue recipe. -
4 Heat Rice and Finish Dish
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging. Place rice, butter, and remaining garlic salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.
Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Stir to combine and fluff rice with a fork.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping meatballs with sauce from pan and garnishing with remaining cheese. Bon appétit!
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