Greek Meatballs with Green Beans and Tomatoes (Make-Ahead Freezer Meal)
Description
This make-ahead Greek turkey meatball recipe can be frozen for up to a month for easy weeknight dinners when you've got no time to spare.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup finely chopped onion
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
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2 large eggs
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3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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2 pounds ground turkey
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 1/4 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
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1 pint cherry tomatoes
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1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 (6 ounce) container plain Greek yogurt
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 teaspoon dried dill
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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4 (6 inch) pita bread rounds
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Whisk together onion, feta cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, garlic, oregano, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add turkey, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined.
3
Use wet hands to form mixture into twenty 1 ½- to 2-inch meatballs. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until browned and slightly firm, 10 to 12 minutes; meatballs will not be fully cooked at this point. Let meatballs cool completely, about 20 minutes.
5
Combine cooled meatballs and green beans in a large, resealable freezer bag. Tightly seal the bag, allowing as much air to escape as possible. Freeze for up to one month.
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When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
7
Empty frozen meatballs and beans onto a large, rimmed baking sheet. Add cherry tomatoes and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Bake in the preheated 425 degree F (220 degree C) oven until veggies are tender and meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, stir together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, and salt for tzatziki sauce.
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Serve meatballs and veggies with pita rounds and tzatziki sauce.