One Pot Greek Meatballs + Orzo
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 17
- Total Time: 27 minutes
Ingredients
Meatballs:
1 lb ground chicken or turkey
2 tbsp (fresh squeezed) lemon juice
1 egg, whisked
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs or almond flour
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp sea salt
pinch black pepper
Orzo:
2 cups orzo
4 cups broth or water
hefty pinch sea salt (if broth is not seasoned)
2 cups baby spinach, lightly chopped
1/4 cup feta (set aside)
Instructions
1. To make the meatballs: Combine all ingredients well. Mixture will be sticky. Using damp hands, divide into balls and set aside.
2. In a high-bottomed saute pan, combine orzo, broth and sea salt. Mix well. Place meatballs on top of orzo. Bring to a rolling simmer. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, until most liquid is absorbed and meatballs are cooked through.
3. Stir spinach into orzo. Cover and cook another 2 minutes to wilt. Top with feta and serve.
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