Skillet Meatballs with Lemony Rice

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 pound ground turkey
1 bunch scallions, white and green parts separated and chopped
1 large egg
1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 Tablespoon lemon zest, divided in half
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

  1. Mix breadcrumbs, ground turkey, scallion greens, 1/2 of the lemon zest, salt, and pepper with your hands until thoroughly combined.
  2. Roll mixture into small 1-inch meatballs and place on a clean plate.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook meatballs until well browned all over - about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Transfer meatballs to a towel-lined plate to remove excess fat. Drain most of fat from skillet. Leave about 1 tablespoon.
  5. Add rice, scallion greens, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook about 1 minute.
  6. Add broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest to rice and bring to boil.
  7. Add meatballs back to the skillet, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender and meatballs are cooked through.
  8. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.
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Skillet Meatballs with Lemony Rice

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 pound ground turkey
1 bunch scallions, white and green parts separated and chopped
1 large egg
1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 Tablespoon lemon zest, divided in half
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

  1. Mix breadcrumbs, ground turkey, scallion greens, 1/2 of the lemon zest, salt, and pepper with your hands until thoroughly combined.
  2. Roll mixture into small 1-inch meatballs and place on a clean plate.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook meatballs until well browned all over - about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Transfer meatballs to a towel-lined plate to remove excess fat. Drain most of fat from skillet. Leave about 1 tablespoon.
  5. Add rice, scallion greens, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook about 1 minute.
  6. Add broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest to rice and bring to boil.
  7. Add meatballs back to the skillet, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender and meatballs are cooked through.
  8. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition Facts

4 serving per container

Serving size 5 meatballs and 1 cup rice

Amount Per Serving
Calories 440
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 380mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 37g
Vitamin D 1mcg 6%
Calcium 102mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 618mg 15%

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.