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
Skillet Meatballs with Lemony Rice
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Mix breadcrumbs, ground turkey, scallion greens, 1/2 of the lemon zest, salt, and pepper with your hands until thoroughly combined.
- Roll mixture into small 1-inch meatballs and place on a clean plate.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook meatballs until well browned all over - about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Transfer meatballs to a towel-lined plate to remove excess fat. Drain most of fat from skillet. Leave about 1 tablespoon.
- Add rice, scallion greens, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook about 1 minute.
- Add broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest to rice and bring to boil.
- Add meatballs back to the skillet, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender and meatballs are cooked through.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.
Recipe Category
Pantry recipes
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This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.
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:
- Mix breadcrumbs, ground turkey, scallion greens, 1/2 of the lemon zest, salt, and pepper with your hands until thoroughly combined.
- Roll mixture into small 1-inch meatballs and place on a clean plate.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook meatballs until well browned all over - about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Transfer meatballs to a towel-lined plate to remove excess fat. Drain most of fat from skillet. Leave about 1 tablespoon.
- Add rice, scallion greens, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook about 1 minute.
- Add broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest to rice and bring to boil.
- Add meatballs back to the skillet, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender and meatballs are cooked through.
- 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.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.