Greek Meatballs and Orzo Pilaf
This Greek-inspired recipe oozes with family appeal. Turkey meatballs seasoned with fresh mint are served with orzo, spinach, and tomatoes.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 22 mins
Servings:
4 servings (8 meatballs each)
Ingredients
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1 pound ground turkey
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1/2 pound white button mushrooms, cleaned and finely chopped
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1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
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1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
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3/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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Orzo Pilaf:
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 small onion, chopped
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2 large cloves garlic, chopped
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3/4 cup uncooked orzo
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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1 bag (6 ounces) baby spinach
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1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (about 8), each cut into quarters
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish (optional)
Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 15 x 11 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan with aluminum foil.
2.
In large bowl, mix together turkey, mushrooms, yogurt, mint, oregano, lemon pepper and salt. Shape into 28 meatballs, using 1 slightly rounded tablespoon for each. Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet.
3.
Bake in 350 degrees F oven until browned and internal temperature registers 165 degrees F on instant-read thermometer, about 40 minutes.
4.
Orzo Pilaf: While meatballs are baking, in medium-size saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and orzo; cook, stirring, until orzo is coated and onion is softened, 3 more minutes. Add broth, salt and pepper. Simmer, covered, until orzo is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the spinach, tomatoes and mint; cook until spinach is wilted and tomatoes are heated through, about 1 minute.
5.
Serve meatballs with orzo. Garnish with additional mint, if desired.
Nutrition information
Calories 342, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 999 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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