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Turkey and Zucchini Meatballs with Orzo and Feta

Turkey and Zucchini Meatballs with Orzo and Feta

Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large zucchini (about 1½ lbs)
  • 1 large shallot (halved)
  • 1 lb ground turkey (or chicken)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup Panko
  • 2 tsp parsley
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 oz feta
  • tsp ground cumin
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 425°
  • Cut 2 of the zucchini into ½-inch thick slices. Season with salt and set aside.
  • Grate the remaining zucchini and place in a bowl.
  • Grate half of the shallot and add to the bowl with the zucchini.
  • Add the panko, cumin, ½ tsp of red pepper flakes, and ½ tsp of salt. Toss until combined.
  • Add the turkey (or chicken) and herbs and toss until combined.
  • Lightly grease a baking sheet. Form the turkey (or chicken) mixture into 16 meatballs and place them on one side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Coat the sliced zucchini and drizzle with olive oil. Season with pepper.
  • Coarsely chop the remaining shallot half and transfer to a small bowl. Add lemon juice, salt, and stir.
  • Remove baking sheet from oven and place the sliced zucchini on the baking sheet (with the meatballs). Bake another 15-20 minutes.
  • Cook the orzo based on instructions on the package.
  • Add the feta to the shallot mixture with ¼ cup of olive oil and the remaining ½ tsp of red pepper flakes. Stir well and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon orzo into bowls, topped with meatballs and sliced zucchini. Drizzle with the feta sauce and serve.
Keyword turkey, zucchini