Mediterranean Turkey Meatball & Spinach Orzo

🍝🌿 Mediterranean Turkey Meatball & Spinach Orzo

📝 Description

Juicy, herb-seasoned turkey meatballs simmered with tender orzo, fresh spinach, and a light tomato-garlic broth. This dish is wholesome, protein-packed, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner with Mediterranean flair.

🛒 Ingredients

For the turkey meatballs:

1 lb (450g) ground turkey
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup breadcrumbs (or oat flour)
1 egg
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper to taste

For the orzo & sauce:

1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup orzo pasta
1 cup crushed tomatoes (or diced)
2 cups fresh spinach
1 tsp dried oregano
Juice of ½ lemon 🍋

Optional topping:

Crumbled feta cheese
Extra fresh herbs

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Make meatballs
In a bowl, mix turkey, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Form into small meatballs.
Brown meatballs
Heat olive oil in a large pan. Cook meatballs until lightly browned (they’ll finish cooking later). Remove and set aside.
Sauté base
In the same pan, cook onion until soft and fragrant.
Add liquids & pasta
Stir in broth, tomatoes, oregano, and orzo. Bring to a simmer.
Cook together
Return meatballs to the pan. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.
Add spinach
Stir in spinach until wilted.
Finish
Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning.
Serve
Top with feta and fresh herbs.