Greek Meatballs and Orzo Pilaf
Recipe from Family Circle

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


Greek Meatballs and Orzo Pilaf


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 22 mins
Servings: 4 servings (8 meatballs each)
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  pound  ground turkeyOn Sale
  • 1/2  pound  white button mushrooms, cleaned and finely choppedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  fat-free plain yogurtOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh mintOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  teaspoons  dried oreganoOn Sale
  • 3/4  teaspoon  lemon pepperOn Sale
  • 3/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  •     Orzo Pilaf:On Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  olive oilOn Sale
  • 1/2  small  onion, choppedOn Sale
  • 2  large  cloves garlic, choppedOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  uncooked orzoOn Sale
  • 1  can  (14-1/2 ounces) chicken brothOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  black pepperOn Sale
  • 1  bag  (6 ounces) baby spinachOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  cherry tomatoes (about 8), each cut into quartersOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish (optional)On Sale

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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