Greek Meatballs With Herb And Lemon Orzo Recipe

Name: Greek Meatballs With Herb And Lemon Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups orzo pasta; salt; pepper; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 slices hearty sandwich bread, torn into pieces; 1/3 cup plain yogurt (ATK recommends against using Greek yogurt); 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (85% lean); 1 small red onion, grated; 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)

Servings: persons

1 1/3 cups orzo pasta
salt
pepper
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup olive oil
2 slices hearty sandwich bread, torn into pieces
1/3 cup plain yogurt (ATK recommends against using Greek yogurt)
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (85% lean)
1 small red onion, grated
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)

1
Bring 3 quarts water to boil in a large saucepan.
2
Add orzo and 1 teaspoon salt and cook over medium heat until just tender, about 10 minutes.
3
Drain and toss with lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon mint, 1 tablespoon dill, half of garlic, and 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Meanwhile, mash bread with yogurt in bowl until smooth.
5
Add beef, onion, remaining garlic, mint, and dill, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
6
Form mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls (you should have 24).
7
Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over med-high heat until just smoking.
8
Add meatballs and cook gently, shaking pan and turning meatballs with tongs, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
9
Spoon orzo onto serving platter, top with meatballs, and sprinkle with feta; serve.

1078

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 cups orzo pasta, salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Greek Meatballs With Herb And Lemon Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Meatballs With Herb And Lemon Orzo

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