Sheet Pan Greek Meatballs
Orzo and Green Beans
Wine Recommendation
Apothic Red
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped almonds or walnuts
- 6 Tbsp capers
- 2 Tbsp paprika
- 1 Tbsp salt-free Greek seasoning
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 lb lean ground beef (or use ground chicken)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine nuts, capers, paprika, seasoning, lemon zest, and salt. Whisk in eggs. Add panko and beef; gently mix together using your hands.
- Roll beef mixture into 1½-inch meatballs. Place on two greased rimmed baking sheets.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink in center, shaking pans after 5 minutes.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1½ cups whole wheat orzo
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¾ tsp salt, divided
- ¾ tsp pepper, divided
- 3 (12-oz) pkg thin green beans
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package directions. Stir in 1 Tbsp oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and ½ tsp each salt and pepper.
- Cook beans according to package directions. Stir in 1 Tbsp oil and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
378
|
280
|
658
|
| Fat (g) | 16 | 10 | 26 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Protein (g) | 38 | 8 | 46 |
| Carb (g) | 19 | 42 | 61 |
| Fiber (g) | 3 | 11 | 14 |
| Sodium (mg) | 456 | 301 | 757 |
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