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Chicken Veggie Meatballs with Lemon Orzo and Grilled Zucchini
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Chicken Veggie Meatballs with Lemon Orzo and Grilled Zucchini

50 Min.Für 4Nutri-Score B€€
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4 Personen
  • ground chickenFleisch450 g
  • cottage cheeseMilchprodukte60 g
  • red onion (shredded)Obst & Gemüse1 Stück
  • sweet red pepper (shredded)Obst & Gemüse1 Stück
  • fresh parsley (finely chopped)Obst & Gemüse3 g
  • saltGewürze1 g
  • paprikaGewürze1 g
  • oreganoGewürze1 g
  • bifteki spiceGewürze1 g
  • chili flakesGewürze500 mg
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Gewürze1 g
  • oil (for frying)Vorräte20 ml
  • orzoGetreide300 g
  • red onion (small, finely chopped)Obst & Gemüse1 Stück
  • lemon (juice and zest)Obst & Gemüse0,5 Stücke
  • chicken brothVorräte550 ml
  • fresh dill (chopped)Obst & Gemüse10 g
  • butterMilchprodukte30 g
  • extra virgin olive oilVorräte30 ml
  • zucchini (medium, sliced thinly lengthwise)Obst & Gemüse2 Stücke
  • salt (to taste)Gewürze2 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Gewürze1 g

pro Portion

Nährwerte

544kcal

Kohlenhydrate
61 g
Eiweiß
33 g
Fett
19 g
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Utensilien

  • Rührschüssel
  • Bratpfanne
  • Grill
  • Reibe

Schritt für Schritt

Zubereitung

  1. Make the chicken meatballs

    • In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, cottage cheese, shredded onion, shredded red pepper, parsley, salt, paprika, oregano, bifteki spice, chili flakes and black pepper.
    • Mix until evenly combined, then shape into meatballs.
    Schritt 1
  2. Fry the meatballs

    • Heat a bit of oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through.
    Schritt 2
  3. Start the lemon orzo

    • Heat a bit of olive oil in a pan and sauté the chopped red onion until soft.
    • Add the orzo and butter and toast for 1–2 minutes.
    • Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
    Schritt 3
  4. Cook the orzo

    • Gradually add the chicken broth, stirring regularly.
    • Cover the pan with a lid and let it steam until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
    • Add the dill and pepper, then finish with the remaining butter stirred in at the end.
    Schritt 4
  5. Grill the zucchini

    • Toss the zucchini slices with olive oil, salt and pepper.
    • Grill over high heat in a grill pan or skillet until tender and charred, about 2 minutes per side.
    Schritt 5
  6. Serve

    • Plate the lemon orzo, top with the meatballs and serve the grilled zucchini on the side.
    Schritt 6