Greek Chicken Meatballs and Orzo

Greek Chicken Meatballs and Orzo

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4

Tasty Greek style chicken meatballs served over a Mediterranean orzo!

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ingredients

For the meatballs:

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2 tablespoons mint, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried mint)
• 2 tablespoons dill, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried dill)
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced/grated
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1/4 cup feta, crumbled (optional)

For the orzo:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup orzo (or other small pasta) (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup roasted red peppers (link), chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon dill, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mint, chopped
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup feta, crumbled
• 1 cup tomato, diced
• 1 cup cucumber, diced

directions

For the meatballs:

1. Mix everything well, form into 2 tablespoon balls, place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400F/200C oven until cooked and lightly golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

For the orzo:

2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat, add the onion and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
4. Add the orzo, broth, and oregano, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the orzo is cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
5. Mix in the olives, roasted red peppers, lemon juice and zest, dill, mint, parsley, and feta.
6. Serve the orzo topped with the meatballs, tomatoes and cucumbers.

Tip: Pulse the onion, mint, dill, and parsley in a food processor.
Option: Add 1 cup zucchini, grated and squeezed to remove excess liquid to the patties!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 407, Fat 20.2g (Saturated 6.6g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 160mg, Sodium 1193mg, Carbs 29g (Fiber 4.1g, Sugars 5.8g), Protein 29g

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