with Sundried Tomato Orzo
Dill-icious feta and spinach meatballs are the jewels in this Mediterranean dinner! Nestled on a bed of creamy sun-dried tomato pesto orzo, with a sprinkle of feta.
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Ground Turkey
250 g
Panko Breadcrumbs
0.25 cup
Feta Cheese, crumbled
0.25 cup
Onion, chopped
56 g
Baby Spinach
56 g
Chicken Broth Concentrate
1 unit(s)
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
0.25 cup
Cream
56 mL
Orzo
170 g
Dill-Garlic Spice Blend
1 tsp
Whole Grain Mustard
0.5 tbsp
Butter
1 tbsp
Salt
0.5 tsp
Pepper
0.125 tsp
- Add orzo to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min.
- Reserve 1/3 cup (2/3 cup) pasta water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, finely chop some spinach to get 1 tbsp (2 tbsp). Roughly chop remaining spinach.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add turkey, panko, half the Dill-Garlic Spice Blend, half the feta, finely chopped spinach, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) pepper to a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
- Roll mixture into 8 (16) equal-sized meatballs.
- Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the middle of the oven until golden-brown and cooked through, 10-12 min.**
- Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat, then add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter. Swirl the pan to melt.
- Add onions to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until softened, 3-4 min.
- Add chicken broth concentrate, sun-dried tomato pesto, remaining Dill-Garlic Spice Blend, reserved pasta water, cream and orzo to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until well combined, 1 min.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, 2-4 min.
- Add remaining spinach and mustard to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, 1 min.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Remove from heat.
- Divide orzo between bowls.
- Top with turkey meatballs.
- Sprinkle over remaining feta.
840
kcal
Calories
40
g
Fat
16
g
Saturated Fat
80
g
Carbohydrate
6
g
Sugar
6
g
Dietary Fiber
41
g
Protein
175
mg
Cholesterol
1430
mg
Sodium
1
g
Trans Fat
900
mg
Potassium
225
mg
Calcium
8
mg
Iron
