Description
Boulettes Grecques & Orzo Citronné avec Crème de Feta is a vibrant Mediterranean dish that perfectly blends the savory goodness of meatballs with the refreshing zest of lemony orzo. These flavorful Greek meatballs, made from beef or lamb and seasoned with fresh herbs, are served atop tender orzo pasta that’s infused with citrus brightness. Topped with a creamy feta sauce, this dish is an ideal choice for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends. Quick to prepare and packed with healthy ingredients, it’s a delightful way to enjoy Mediterranean flavors in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g ground beef or lamb
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 egg
- 50g breadcrumbs
- Orzo (amount per package instructions)
- Broth (for cooking orzo)
- Lemon zest and juice (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Feta cheese (to desired amount)
- Greek yogurt (for creaminess)
- Olive oil (to taste)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, onion, garlic, egg, and breadcrumbs. Season with spices, parsley, salt, and pepper. Form into uniform meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook meatballs for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
- In a separate pot, cook orzo in broth until tender. Stir in olive oil, lemon zest, juice, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Blend feta cheese with yogurt and lemon juice until smooth for the creamy sauce.
- Serve meatballs over the lemony orzo and drizzle with feta cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (~250g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg