Description
Baked Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Orzo is a delightful dish that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table. Tender, golden-brown turkey meatballs are paired with fluffy lemon-infused orzo, creating a perfect harmony of textures and tastes. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, ensuring smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and stir in lemon juice and additional parsley.
- Serve baked turkey meatballs over lemon orzo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 meatballs with orzo (250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg