Greek Meatballs with Lemon Dill Rice
User Reviews
4.9
138 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
721 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek Meatballs with Lemon Dill Rice
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This recipe for one pot Greek meatballs with lemon dill rice includes savory greek spiced beef meatballs, creamy Arborio rice and vegetables, all cooked together in a single pot!
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Ingredients
- For the meatballs:
- 1 1/2 cups Village Harvest Arborio Rice
- 1 1/4 pounds ground beef (90% lean is best for this recipe)
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 zucchini quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- For the meatballs: Combine all of the meatball ingredients along with 1 tablespoon of water in a bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined. Shape the meat mixture into balls that are 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Place the meatballs in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned.
- Pour the chicken broth and rice into the pan, along with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover the pan and place it in the oven.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid.
- Place the zucchini into the pan, cover and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes or until zucchini has cooked through.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Stir the lemon juice and dill into the rice and place the cherry tomatoes on top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
721kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
141mg
(47%)
Potassium
973mg
(28%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 721 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 721kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 973mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
138 reviews
Excellent
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