Oven-Ready
Creamy Herbed Turkey Meatballs
with Parmesan squash
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
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Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbsOver 30g protein
- Keto-Friendly
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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 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Turkey
- 8 oz. Sliced Zucchini
- 4 oz. Sliced Yellow Squash
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- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- 1 tsp. Chimichurri Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic and Parsley Seasoning
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) Wq4MRpO4
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Calories520
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Carbohydrates15g
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Net Carbs12g
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Fat36g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1340mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
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 Vegetables
In provided tray, combine zucchini, squash, (If you receive a whole squash, cut into 1/2" rounds.) 2 tsp. olive oil, minced garlic and parsley, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Push to one side of tray and top evenly with Parmesan.
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2 Add the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, panko, mayonnaise, chimichurri seasoning, garlic and parsley seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
Form mixture into 6 equally-sized meatballs. Place in now-empty side of tray. -
3 Bake Meal and Make Sauce
Bake uncovered in hot oven until vegetables are tender and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 22-25 minutes.
While meal bakes, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream cheese and 2 tsp. water. Microwave uncovered until melted, 15-30 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave. Vigorously stir in softened butter and a pinch of salt and pepper until melted and combined. If butter does not melt, microwave again, 10-15 seconds.If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Carefully remove tray from oven.To serve, top meatballs with sauce. Bon appétit!
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