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One Pan Greek Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Lemon Orzo

A close up of the right side of a white skillet with Greek turkey meatballs with creamy lemon orzo and dairy free feta.
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A simple and flavorful one pan dish, this creamy lemon orzo topped with juicy greek turkey meatballs is the perfect weeknight dish.

Ingredients

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Greek Turkey Meatballs

  • 1 pound Ground Turkey
  • 1 Egg
  • ½ cup Dairy-Free Feta
  • 1½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dreid Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Creamy Lemon Orzo

  • 2 Tablespoons Vegan Butter
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 cup Non-dairy Milk
  • 14 ounces Vegetable Broth
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Dried Dill
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta (uncooked)
  • 1 Lemon (juiced and zested)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl mix together 1 pound ground turkey, egg, ½ cup dairy-free feta, 1½ teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon basil, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper until well mixed together.
  2. Using a 1.5 Tablespoon sized scoop, scoop the meatball mixture and roll into balls. You should make about 18 meatballs.
  3. In a large, deep skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon of olive oil.
  4. Once hot add the meatballs and cook about 15 minutes. I would suggest turning the meatballs every 3-5 minutes to brown evenly.
  5. Remove the meatballs from the pan once they have reached the internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. In the same pan you cooked the meatballs add 2 Tablespoons of plant-based butter and melt.
  7. Once melted, add garlic and stir until fragrant- about 30 seconds.
  8. Next pour in 1 cup non-dairy milk, 14 ounces vegetable broth, 1 cup orzo, ½ teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon dill, ¼ teaspoon pepper. Stir and bring to a boil.
  9. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Once the orzo is cooked through add lemon juice, lemon zest, and meatballs back to the pan.
  11. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley and more dairy-free feta crumbles.

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