Ingredients:

For the meatballs:
1 lb ground turkey
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)
For the rice:
1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups water or chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Start by preparing the rice. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, then add the rice and toast it for a minute or two. Pour in the water or chicken broth, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid absorbed. Once cooked, stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Meanwhile, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley in a bowl. Mix gently until combined. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Serve the meatballs over the lemon herb rice. Garnish with extra parsley if you like, and enjoy.

Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4. #meatballs #turkeymeatballs #rice #delicious #healthyrecipes