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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 minVoor 4Nutri-Score B€€
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wat u nodig heeft

Ingrediënten

4 personen
  • ground chickenVlees450 g
  • cottage cheeseZuivel60 g
  • red onion (shredded)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • sweet red pepper (shredded)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • fresh parsley (finely chopped)Groente en fruit3 g
  • saltKruiden en specerijen1 g
  • paprikaKruiden en specerijen1 g
  • oreganoKruiden en specerijen1 g
  • bifteki spiceKruiden en specerijen1 g
  • chili flakesKruiden en specerijen500 mg
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Kruiden en specerijen1 g
  • oil (for frying)Voorraadkast20 ml
  • orzoGranen300 g
  • red onion (small, finely chopped)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • lemon (juice and zest)Groente en fruit0,5 stukken
  • chicken brothVoorraadkast550 ml
  • fresh dill (chopped)Groente en fruit10 g
  • butterZuivel30 g
  • extra virgin olive oilVoorraadkast30 ml
  • zucchini (medium, sliced thinly lengthwise)Groente en fruit2 stukken
  • salt (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen2 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen1 g

per portie

Voedingswaarden

544kcal

Koolhydraten
61 g
Eiwitten
33 g
Vetten
19 g
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wat u gebruikt

Keukengerei

  • Mengkom
  • Koekenpan
  • Grill
  • Rasp

stap voor stap

Bereiding

  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.
    Stap 1
  2. Fry the meatballs

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

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