Creamy Lemony Rice with Turkey Meatballs

35 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  3. 3Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  4. 4In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil until it’s a uniform mixture.
  5. 5In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil until it’s a uniform mixture.
  6. 6In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil until it’s a uniform mixture.
  7. 7Use a cookie scoop or spoon to shape the mix into approximately 12 even meatballs and place them on the sheet pan.
  8. 8Use a cookie scoop or spoon to shape the mix into approximately 12 even meatballs and place them on the sheet pan.
  9. 9Use a cookie scoop or spoon to shape the mix into approximately 12 even meatballs and place them on the sheet pan.
  10. 10Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  11. 11Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  12. 12Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  13. 13While the meatballs bake, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
  14. 14While the meatballs bake, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
  15. 15While the meatballs bake, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
  16. 16Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent.
  17. 17Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent.
  18. 18Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent.
  19. 19Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  20. 20Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  21. 21Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  22. 22Mix in the rinsed rice and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  23. 23Mix in the rinsed rice and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  24. 24Mix in the rinsed rice and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  25. 25Let the rice toast, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
  26. 26Let the rice toast, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
  27. 27Let the rice toast, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
  28. 28Pour in the vegetable broth, coconut milk, and lemon juice.
  29. 29Pour in the vegetable broth, coconut milk, and lemon juice.
  30. 30Pour in the vegetable broth, coconut milk, and lemon juice.
  31. 31Add 1-2 cups of water, depending on how much you need to completely cover the rice in liquid, and mix to combine.
  32. 32Add 1-2 cups of water, depending on how much you need to completely cover the rice in liquid, and mix to combine.
  33. 33Add 1-2 cups of water, depending on how much you need to completely cover the rice in liquid, and mix to combine.
  34. 34Cover the pan and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the rice is fully cooked.
  35. 35Cover the pan and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the rice is fully cooked.
  36. 36Cover the pan and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the rice is fully cooked.
  37. 37Mix in the baby spinach and wilt it down.
  38. 38Mix in the baby spinach and wilt it down.
  39. 39Mix in the baby spinach and wilt it down.
  40. 40Add the cooked meatballs on top of the rice.
  41. 41Add the cooked meatballs on top of the rice.
  42. 42Add the cooked meatballs on top of the rice.
  43. 43Drizzle with a little olive oil and additional lemon zest if desired.
  44. 44Drizzle with a little olive oil and additional lemon zest if desired.
  45. 45Drizzle with a little olive oil and additional lemon zest if desired.
  46. 46Serve it up and enjoy a cozy comforting dinner.
  47. 47Serve it up and enjoy a cozy comforting dinner.
  48. 48Serve it up and enjoy a cozy comforting dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 lemon lemon zest
  • 1 lemon lemon zest
  • 1 lemon lemon zest
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 onion large yellow onion, diced
  • 0.25 onion large yellow onion, diced
  • 0.25 onion large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup dry rice, rinsed
  • 1 cup dry rice, rinsed
  • 1 cup dry rice, rinsed
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper
  • salt and pepper
  • salt and pepper
  • 1.5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1.5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1.5 cups vegetable broth
  • 0.5 can full-fat coconut milk
  • 0.5 can full-fat coconut milk
  • 0.5 can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 lemon lemon juice
  • 1 lemon lemon juice
  • 1 lemon lemon juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.5 bag baby spinach
  • 0.5 bag baby spinach
  • 0.5 bag baby spinach

Equipment

large bowlcookie scoopsheet panparchment paperlarge skilletlid

Tips

  • All recipes are gluten and dairy free.
  • Meatballs should be baked until internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.