Lemon Feta Orzo with Chicken Meatballs and Sautéed Kale by @spinachandbacon

50 min
Medium

4 servings

🍗

0.45 kg

Chicken

🥬

0.47 l

Kale

🧀

120 ml

Feta Cheese

🍝

240 ml

Orzo

🍋

1

Lemon

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Step 2/7

    2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.

    🍗Chicken
    🍋Lemon
    🥣Mixing Bowl
    🥄Spoon

  3. Step 3/7

    3. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and cook the meatballs until browned on all sides.

    🍗Chicken
    🔧Tongs

  4. Step 4/7

    4. Transfer the meatballs to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.

  5. Step 5/7

    5. Cook the orzo according to package instructions.

    🍝Orzo

  6. Step 6/7

    6. In the same frying pan, sauté the kale until wilted.

    🥬Kale
    🔧Tongs

  7. Step 7/7

    7. Combine the cooked orzo, sautéed kale, and meatballs. Top with crumbled feta cheese.

    🍝Orzo
    🥬Kale
    🧀Feta Cheese
    🥄Spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Vegetables, Dairy, Grains, Condiments

Ingredients

Chicken, Kale, Feta Cheese, Orzo, Lemon

Allergens

Dairy, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Low Carb

Calories

450 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 30g, Carbohydrates: 40g, Fat: 15g, Fiber: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 150mg, Iron: 2mg, Potassium: 400mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 500IU, Vitamin C: 20mg, Vitamin K: 150µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

50 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Knife, Cutting Board, Mixing Bowl, Spoon, Tongs

Appliances

Stove, Oven, Frying Pan

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@spinachandbacon

Origin

Cuisine

Fusion

Geographic

Greece, Mediterranean

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Creamy

Flavors

Savory, Tangy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (covered), fridge : 3 days (airtight container), freezer : 1 month (airtight container)