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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 minPara 4Nutri-Score B€€
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Ingredientes

4 personas
  • ground chickenCarne450 g
  • cottage cheeseLácteos60 g
  • red onion (shredded)Frutas y verduras1 pieza
  • sweet red pepper (shredded)Frutas y verduras1 pieza
  • fresh parsley (finely chopped)Frutas y verduras3 g
  • saltEspecias1 g
  • paprikaEspecias1 g
  • oreganoEspecias1 g
  • bifteki spiceEspecias1 g
  • chili flakesEspecias500 miligramos
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Especias1 g
  • oil (for frying)Despensa20 ml
  • orzoCereales300 g
  • red onion (small, finely chopped)Frutas y verduras1 pieza
  • lemon (juice and zest)Frutas y verduras0,5 piezas
  • chicken brothDespensa550 ml
  • fresh dill (chopped)Frutas y verduras10 g
  • butterLácteos30 g
  • extra virgin olive oilDespensa30 ml
  • zucchini (medium, sliced thinly lengthwise)Frutas y verduras2 piezas
  • salt (to taste)Especias2 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Especias1 g

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Nutrición

544kcal

Carbohidratos
61 g
Proteínas
33 g
Grasas
19 g
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Utensilios

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  • Sartén
  • Parrilla
  • Rallador

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Preparación

  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.
    Paso 1
  2. Fry the meatballs

    • Heat a bit of oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through.
    Paso 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.
    Paso 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.
    Paso 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.
    Paso 5
  6. Serve

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