Ingredients
- Ground turkey: 1 lb
- Breadcrumbs: 1/2 cup
- Parmesan cheese: 1/4 cup (freshly grated is best)
- Egg: 1 (acts as a binder)
- Garlic: 2 cloves (minced)
- Dried oregano: 1 tsp
- Dried basil: 1 tsp
- Salt and pepper: To taste
- Rice: 1 cup (use basmati or jasmine for added flavor)
- Chicken broth: 2 cups (for cooking rice)
- Lemon juice: 2 tbsp (freshly squeezed)
- Lemon zest: 1 tbsp (adds extra lemon flavor)
- Fresh parsley: 2 tbsp (chopped)
- Olive oil: For cooking (can substitute with avocado oil)
Instructions
- Combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
- Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley.
- Serve meatballs over the lemon herb rice.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor. Ensure the skillet is preheated for a nice sear on the meatballs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Poultry
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Greek, meatballs, turkey, lemon, rice, Mediterranean