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Greek Meatballs With Herb and Lemon Orzo Recipe

Greek Meatballs With Herb and Lemon Orzo Recipe

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Greek Meatballs With Herb and Lemon Orzo

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Ingredients:

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1 1/3 cups orzo pasta
salt
pepper
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp 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 oz feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)

Directions:

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

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	628.98 Kcal (2633 kJ)
Calories from fat	344.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.31g	59%
Cholesterol	124.62mg	42%
Sodium	448.11mg	19%
Potassium	752.32mg	16%
Total Carbs	25.11g	8%
Sugars	4.48g	18%
Dietary Fiber	3.41g	14%
Protein	43.94g	88%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	48mg	267%
Calcium	132mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	175.53 Kcal (735 kJ)
Calories from fat	96.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.69g	59%
Cholesterol	34.78mg	42%
Sodium	125.05mg	19%
Potassium	209.95mg	16%
Total Carbs	7.01g	8%
Sugars	1.25g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.95g	14%
Protein	12.26g	88%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	13.4mg	267%
Calcium	36.8mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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savory
bitter
sweet

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