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Lemon Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Garlic Orzo

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Ingredients
  

  • For the Meatballs :
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • Lemon Zest
  • 1 TSP garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • One egg for binding
  • For the Garlic Orzo :
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Three cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • Fresh parsley cut for for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Meatballs
  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200degC). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix the ground chicken with ricotta, chicken, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and egg in an enormous bowl. Mix until completely integrated.
  • The mixture is then rolled into 1-inch meatballs and placed on the baking sheet. Baking tray.
  • Bake the Meatballs
  • Cook the beefballs for 20-25 minutes till golden brown, then cook (internal temperature of 165degF).).
  • Prepare the Garlic Orzo
  • While the meatballs cook, prepare the olive oil inside a medium-sized saucepan over medium temperature. Add minced garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Mix the orzo and toast it lightly for about 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and bring to the point of boiling, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for approximately 10-15 minutes while stirring frequently until the orzo is soft and the liquid is completely absorbed.
  • Assemble and Serve
  • The orzo is tossed using a fork. Garnish using fresh parsley. Serve the meatballs on top of the orzo and savor!