Turkey Meatballs, Butter Bean and Orzo Traybake

If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner, this is just the ticket — everything cooks together on one tray for minimal prep and even less washing...If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner, this is just the ticket — everything cooks together on one tray for minimal prep and even less washing up. Herby meatballs bake alongside orzo, vegetables and butter beans, soaking up the flavour from the stock and lemon as they cook. Get ahead by prepping the meatballs in advance and storing them in the freezer until you need them. Read more If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner, this is just the ticket — everything cooks together on one tray for minimal prep and even less washing up. Herby meatballs bake alongside orzo, vegetables and butter beans, soaking up the flavour from the stock and lemon as they cook. Get ahead by prepping the meatballs in advance and storing them in the freezer until you need them. If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner, this is just the ticket — everything cooks together on one tray for minimal prep and even less washing up. Herby meatballs bake alongside orzo, vegetables and butter beans, soaking up the flavour from the stock and lemon as they cook. Get ahead by prepping the meatballs in advance and storing them in the freezer until you need them.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
30 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Eggs, Gluten View all Rosemary, Beans, Olives, Courgette, Peppers, Tomato, Legumes, Basil, Eggs, Onion, Tarragon, Mint, Oregano, Lemon, Chicken, Bell Peppers, Gluten, Butter beans
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

42g
Protein
459kcal
Calories
9g
Total Fat
57g
Carbs
7g
Sugars
10g
Fibre
111mg
Calcium
9%
 
5mg
Iron
28%
 
110mg
Magnesium
26%
 
1151mg
Potassium
24%
 
938mg
Sodium
41%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
1.4mcg
Vitamin B12
58%
 
0.3mcg
Vitamin D
2%
 
2.7mg
Vitamin E
18%
 
114mcg
Vitamin B9
29%
 
210mcg
Vitamin A
23%
 
99mg
Vitamin C
110%
 
4.9mg
Zinc
45%
 
66mcg
Vitamin K
55%
 
0.6mg
Copper
67%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B2
38%
 
10.6mg
Vitamin B3
66%
 
0.9mg
Vitamin B6
53%
 
449mg
Phosphorus
36%
 
Protein: 42g; Calories: 459kcal; Total Fat: 9g; Carbs: 57g; Sugars: 7g; Fibre: 10g; Calcium: 111mg (9%); Iron: 5mg (28%); Magnesium: 110mg (26%); Potassium: 1151mg (24%); Sodium: 938mg (41%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 1.4mcg (58%); Vitamin D: 0.3mcg (2%); Vitamin E: 2.7mg (18%); Vitamin B9: 114mcg (29%); Vitamin A: 210mcg (23%); Vitamin C: 99mg (110%); Zinc: 4.9mg (45%); Vitamin K: 66mcg (55%); Copper: 0.6mg (67%); Vitamin B2: 0.5mg (38%); Vitamin B3: 10.6mg (66%); Vitamin B6: 0.9mg (53%); Phosphorus: 449mg (36%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Eggs, Gluten View all Rosemary, Beans, Olives, Courgette, Peppers, Tomato, Legumes, Basil, Eggs, Onion, Tarragon, Mint, Oregano, Lemon, Chicken, Bell Peppers, Gluten, Butter beans

Ingredients

Serves 4
For the meatballs:
turkey thigh mince
finely sliced
beaten
zest
courgette
coarsely grated (water squeezed out)
dried garlic (granules)
oregano (dried)
For the traybake:
pitted
orzo
mixed herbs (dried)
drained and rinsed
on the vine
red pepper
finely sliced
chicken stock
finely sliced
basil
roughly chopped
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 220ºC/200ºC fan.

2

Mix together all of the meatball ingredients in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized balls and arrange on a large baking tray. Place in the oven for 10 minutes until golden.

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