Meal Kit
Turkey Meatballs and Sofrito Cream
with zucchini and poblano gratin
Prep & Cook Time: 60+ min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g net carbs

Chef
Jimmy Cababa
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Ground Turkey
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- 1 Zucchini
- 1 Poblano Pepper
- 2 oz. Sofrito Sauce
- 1 Shallot
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- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates18g
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Net Carbs15g
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Fat41g
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Protein40g
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Sodium1420mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Medium Oven-Safe Casserole Dish
- 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
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1 Prepare The Ingredients
Crush crackers
Stem poblano peppers, seed, and cut into 1/2" dice .Poblano peppers can vary in spice level; most are mild, but a few can be quite hot. Wash hands and cutting board after prepping.Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2" slices -
2 Prepare The Meatballs
Mix ground turkey, crackers, and a pinch of salt and pepper in mixing bowl until completely combined. Form into eight equally-sized meatballs.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add meatballs to hot pan and stir occasionally until browned all over, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet with the gratin and bake until turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 11-13 minutes. Reserve pan, no need to wipe clean.While meatballs cook, cook the vegetables. -
3 Cook The Vegetables
In a medium non stick pan over medium high heat, add 1 tsp olive oil. Add peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5-7 minutes.
Add zucchini, shallot, and garlic salt. Cook 2-3 minutes. -
4 Make The Gratin
Add cream base and bring to a simmer.
Add vegetable mixture to prepared casserole dish. Top with cheese. Add to baking sheet and bake in a hot oven until bubbly, 8-10 minutes. -
5 Make The Sauce and Finish The DIsh
In the same pan used for the meatballs, add 1 tsp olive oil. Add sofrito sauce, cream cheese, and 1/4 cup of water and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
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