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Lemon-Dill Meatballs With Orzo

Lemon-Dill Meatballs With Orzo

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  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 4 people 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delicious Lemon-Dill Meatballs With Orzo recipe to try tonight! Discover a fresh take on a classic dish. Try it now!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups loosely packed chopped dill (about 3 ounces), plus more for serving
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 large garlic clove, finely grated
  • 1 lemon, zested and halved
  • 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
  • Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 3 anchovy fillets
  • 4 cups chopped escarole, spinach, mustard greens or baby kale (about 3 ounces)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, stir together the dill, yogurt, garlic and lemon zest. Transfer ½ cup of the yogurt to a large bowl, along with the ground turkey, fennel seeds (if using) and 1 teaspoon salt; mix lightly with your hands to combine. Roll into 12 meatballs about 3 tablespoons each and refrigerate until (You can also make the meatballs ahead and refrigerate for up to an hour ahead.).
  2. Step 2: To the remaining yogurt in the medium bowl, squeeze in the juice from the lemon, then season to taste with salt until flavorful and slightly puckery. Set aside.
  3. Step 3: In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium. Add the orzo, anchovies and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; stir until the orzo is golden, 2 to 4 minutes. Add 2 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce to a simmer over medium-low, then add the meatballs in a single layer. Cover and cook without stirring until the orzo is tender and the meatballs are cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Turn off the heat, add the escarole on top and season with salt and pepper. Cover the skillet and let sit until the greens are wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste the orzo and season with salt and pepper. Serve with a spoonful of the yogurt, plus more dill and black pepper.

Notes

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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