Express
Creamy Parmesan Turkey Meatballs
with herb buttered squash medley
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 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
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Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Turkey
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- 8 oz. Sliced Zucchini
- 4 oz. Sliced Yellow Squash
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- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) QPGpENqE
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Calories520
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Carbohydrates13g
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Net Carbs10g
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Fat39g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1250mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 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
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground beef, add meatballs to hot pan and cook until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 10-12 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, add meatballs to hot pan and cook until Impossible burger reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 12-15 minutes.
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1 Form the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, panko, mayonnaise, garlic salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
Form mixture into 8 equally-sized meatballs. -
2 Cook the Meatballs
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add meatballs to hot pan and roll occasionally until browned all over, 3-4 minutes.
Cover and stir occasionally until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-5 minutes.Uncover and reduce heat to low.While meatballs cook, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add zucchini and yellow squash to hot pan. Stir occasionally until lightly browned and tender, 6-8 minutes.
Stir in butter, half the minced garlic and parsley (reserve remaining for sauce), 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper until melted and combined.Remove from burner. -
4 Add Sauce and Finish Dish
Add cream base, remaining minced garlic and parsley, and half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish) to hot pan with meatballs. Stir often until combined and sauce is slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping meatballs with sauce from pan and garnishing vegetables with remaining cheese. Bon appétit!
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