Before starting, preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash and dry all produce.
To a medium pot, add 3/4 cup (1 1/2 cups) water and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high.
Once boiling, add bulgur. Cover, remove from heat and let stand for 15-16 min, until bulgur is tender and liquid is absorbed.
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Roughly chop dill.
Core, then cut peppers into 1/2-inch slices.
Peel, halve then cut onions into 1/2-inch slices.
Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
Zest, then juice half the lemon (whole lemon for 4 servings). Cut any remaining lemon into wedges.
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Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment-paper.
To a large bowl, add beef, half the dill, half Zesty Garlic Blend and Panko. Season with salt and pepper. Roll mixture into 8 (16) equal-sized meatballs. (TIP; use wet hands to roll meatballs).
Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the bottom of the oven for 10-12 min, until golden and cooked through.**
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Meanwhile, heat a medium non-stick pan over medium. When hot, add almonds to the dry pan. Toast for 4-5 min, stirring often, until golden. (TIP: Keep your eye on them so they don't burn!)
Transfer to a plate.
Wipe pan clean.
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Heat the same large non-stick pan over medium. When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) olive oil, peppers, onions, half the garlic and remaining Zesty Garlic Blend. Cook for 3-4 min, stirring often, until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
To a small bowl, add yogurt, remaining garlic, half lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) water and remaining dill. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
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Fluff remaining lemon zest, half the almonds and bulgur with a fork.
Divide bulgur between plates and top with veggies.
Divide meatballs between plates.
Spoon dilly yogurt over meatballs and sprinkle with remaining almonds.
Squeeze lemon wedge over top, if desired.
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If you've opted to get beef, prep and cook in the same way the recipe instructs you to prep and cook turkey.**