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greek meatballs and lemon orzo

One Pan Greek Meatballs with Lemon Feta Orzo

Tastes of Thyme
Tender greek meatballs with oregano and parsley in a skillet full of lemon orzo topped with crumbled feta cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 6
Calories 414 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet

Ingredients
  

The Greek Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 2 medium garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Lemon Feta Orzo

  • 1 cup dry orzo
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 3 medium garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions
 

For the meatballs!

  • In a large bowl, mix together the turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, herbs, salt, feta cheese, and garlic. Mix until the mixture starts to stick together. Then roll the mixture into meatballs about 1.5-2 tablespoons in size. Set aside on a plate.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°.
  • Heat the skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Once the pan is hot, add the meatballs. Cook the meatballs for 3-4 minutes on two sides, or until nice and golden. Remove the meatballs from the pan. They will finish cooking in the oven.
  • Add the butter, onion and orzo to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes, and then add in the garlic, oregano and salt. Cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Add in the chicken stock, lemon juice and zest. Bring to a boil, and then stir everything well. Add the meatballs back in carefully. Then transfer the skillet to the oven and continue cooking for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and make sure the meatballs are cooked. Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve immediately.

Notes

Use any ground meat you like!
Add in some spinach into the orzo before baking for added veggies. 

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal
Keyword greek meatballs and orzo, lemon orzo, meatballs, tender meatballs
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