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Greek Meatballs with Lemon Dill Rice

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 721 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid.
  6. Place the zucchini into the pan, cover and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes or until zucchini has cooked through.
  7. 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

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

% 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.