Oven-Ready
Caprese Turkey Meatballs
with Tuscan butter rice "pea-laf"
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesOver 30g protein
Chef
Laura Alpern
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 16 oz. Ground Turkey
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 5 oz. Peas
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2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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2 oz. Basil Pesto
- 2 oz. Diced Seasoned Roasted Red Tomatoes
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1⅗ oz. Tuscan Herb Butter
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp. Onion Salt
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) MqgDzmOn
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Calories580
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Carbohydrates39g
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Net Carbs35g
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Fat32g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1560mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
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, bake uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.
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1 Form the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, panko, half the cheese (reserve remaining for sauce), half the pesto (reserve remaining for sauce), half the onion salt (reserve remaining for rice), and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
Form mixture into 12 evenly-sized meatballs and place in one provided tray. Evenly top with 1 tsp. olive oil. -
2 Prepare the Rice Mixture
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.
Place rice, peas, and remaining onion salt in second provided tray.Evenly top with softened butter (to taste) and cover with foil. Butter will melt as meal bakes. -
3 Bake Meal and Make Sauce
Bake both trays (rice covered, meatballs uncovered) in hot oven until rice is heated through and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
While meal bakes, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream base, remaining pesto, tomatoes, and remaining cheese.Microwave uncovered until heated through and cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave and stir to combine. Set aside.Carefully remove trays from oven. Uncover rice and stir in a pinch of salt until combined. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.To serve, top meatballs with sauce. Bon appétit!
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