Description
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground turkey
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 egg
2 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional for binding)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
For the Garlic Couscous:
1 cup couscous
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ¼ cup hot chicken broth
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix ground turkey, feta cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Form into small meatballs (about 1 to 1½ inches in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
While the meatballs bake, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Stir in couscous, coating it with the garlic oil, then pour in the hot chicken broth. Cover and remove from heat, letting it sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and mix in salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley.
Serve the lemon turkey & feta meatballs over the garlic couscous and enjoy!
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Kcal: 350 per serving Servings: 4 servings
