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Greek Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Herb Rice

A delicious and healthy dish featuring flavorful turkey meatballs infused with Greek spices, served over a bed of lemon herb rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Turkey Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground turkey preferably lean
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs preferably whole wheat
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Lemon Herb Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain rice rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tsp salt

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix until well combined and form into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
Cook the Rice
  1. In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add rinsed rice and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Add water, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
  5. Stir in fresh dill before serving.
Serve
  1. Serve the turkey meatballs over the lemon herb rice.
  2. Garnish with additional parsley or dill if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For added flavor, you can serve with tzatziki sauce on the side.

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