Meal Kit
Turkey Feta Meatballs and Lemon Crema
with garlicky spinach orzo
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
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Contains: Milk, Wheat
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Turkey
- 1 Lemon
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- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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- 2 Dill Sprigs
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) BqBXjz3m
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Calories730
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Carbohydrates50g
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Net Carbs46g
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Fat42g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1620mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Medium Pot
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 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
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1 Start the Orzo
Once water is boiling, add orzo and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes.
Remove from burner.Drain in a wire-mesh strainer. Set aside.While orzo cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare Ingredients and Form Meatballs
Stem and tear dill.
Halve lemon lengthwise. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.In a mixing bowl, combine turkey, panko, half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for orzo), half the dill (reserve remaining for garnish), and half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish). Form mixture into eight equally-sized meatballs. -
3 Roast the Meatballs
Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet. Top with 2 tsp. olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Roast in hot oven until turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 15-20 minutes.While meatballs roast, continue recipe. -
4 Finish the Orzo
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add spinach, remaining garlic salt, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until spinach is wilted, 1-2 minutes.
Add cooked orzo and butter and stir until butter is melted and orzo is heated through, 30-60 seconds.Remove from burner. -
5 Make Crema and Finish Dish
In another mixing bowl, combine crème fraîche, 2 tsp. lemon juice, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and 2 tsp. water. Set aside.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping crema with meatballs and garnishing with remaining dill and cheese. Squeeze lemon wedges over dish to taste. Bon appétit!
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