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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 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
from @foodie_mette13 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • ground chickenMeat450 g
  • cottage cheeseDairy60 g
  • red onion (shredded)Produce1 piece
  • sweet red pepper (shredded)Produce1 piece
  • fresh parsley (finely chopped)Produce3 g
  • saltSpices1 g
  • paprikaSpices1 g
  • oreganoSpices1 g
  • bifteki spiceSpices1 g
  • chili flakesSpices500 mg
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices1 g
  • oil (for frying)Pantry20 ml
  • orzoGrains300 g
  • red onion (small, finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • lemon (juice and zest)Produce0.5 pieces
  • chicken brothPantry550 ml
  • fresh dill (chopped)Produce10 g
  • butterDairy30 g
  • extra virgin olive oilPantry30 ml
  • zucchini (medium, sliced thinly lengthwise)Produce2 pieces
  • salt (to taste)Spices2 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

544kcal

Carbs
61 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
19 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Grill
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  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.
    Step 1

  2. Fry the meatballs

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

  6. Serve

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