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Greek Meatballs and Orzo Skillet

A delicious one-pan dish featuring flavorful Greek meatballs served over orzo pasta, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground beef or lamb
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs preferably whole wheat
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon oregano dried
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Orzo and Sauce
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup spinach fresh, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare Meatballs
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, feta cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Cook Meatballs
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
Add Orzo and Broth
  1. Once meatballs are browned, add orzo and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Finish the Dish
  1. Stir in spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking until spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

For added flavor, consider serving with tzatziki sauce on the side.

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