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Greek Meatballs With Lemon-Herb Orzo

Greek Meatballs With Lemon-Herb Orzo

Cooking Light SEPTEMBER 1997

  • Yield: 5 servings (serving size: 6 meatballs and 1 cup orzo)

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup minced onion
  • 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup grated carrot
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 pound lean ground lamb
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • Cooking spray
  • Lemon-Herb Orzo

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425°.

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and sauté 3 minutes. Combine the onion and the next 10 ingredients (onion through egg). Shape meat mixture into 30 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs, and place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes or until done.

Combine the Lemon-Herb Orzo and meatballs in a large bowl. Drizzle each serving with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving
  • Calories: 478
  • Calories from fat: 18%
  • Fat: 9.4g
  • Saturated fat: 2.4g
  • Monounsaturated fat: 4.3g
  • Polyunsaturated fat: 1.1g
  • Protein: 24.4g
  • Carbohydrate: 72.9g
  • Fiber: 2.9g
  • Cholesterol: 77mg
  • Iron: 4.9mg
  • Sodium: 806mg
  • Calcium: 71mg
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