Description
A flavorful dish featuring turkey meatballs seasoned with herbs, served with lemon herb rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add rice and stir for 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover, cooking for 15 minutes.
- Fluff the rice and serve with the meatballs.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning as preferred.
- Serve with a side of vegetables for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Greek Turkey Meatballs, Lemon Herb Rice, Turkey Meatballs Recipe