Description
Juicy turkey meatballs infused with garlic and oregano, served alongside refreshing lemon herb rice, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- While meatballs are baking, in a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat, add cooked rice, lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley. Stir until heated through.
- Serve the turkey meatballs over the lemon herb rice.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meatball mixture. Using fresh herbs enhances the flavor. Feel free to substitute ingredients to accommodate dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg