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Greek Meatballs with Lemon Dill Rice

URL: https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/one-pot-greek-meatballs-with-lemon-dill-rice/

Ingredients

The meatballs

  • 1 1/4 pounds ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

The rice and vegetables

  • 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 medium zucchini (quartered and sliced)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Combine all meatball ingredients with 1 tablespoon of water in a bowl and mix well.
  2. Shape the mixture into balls about 2-3 inches in diameter.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat and brown the meatballs for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  5. Pour chicken broth and rice into the skillet, add salt and pepper, bring to a boil, cover, and transfer to the oven.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes until the rice absorbs the liquid.
  7. Add zucchini to the pan, cover, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until cooked through.
  8. Stir in lemon juice and dill, then top with cherry tomatoes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
721
Total fat
34g
Total carbohydrates
66g
Total protein
34g
Sodium
973mg
Cholesterol
141mg

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