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Cheesy Boursin Turkey Meatballs

Cheesy Boursin Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Parmesan Orzo

Cheesy boursin turkey meatballs served over lemon parmesan orzo with peas and basil - and easy and delicious weeknight dinner recipe
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground turkey breast or other ground meat
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 5.3 oz Boursin cheese round I used garlic and herb
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For the orzo:

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

For the meatballs:

  • Whisk together the egg, boursin cheese, basil, salt and italian seasoning. Gently mix this with the turkey and the breadcrumbs until well mixed. Heat oil in a skillet and form the meat into balls. Gently fry them over medium heat until golden brown, then add a little water to the pan and cover and cook until fully cooked through. This allows the turkey breast to cook without drying out. Prepare the orzo at the same time and serve the meatballs over the orzo topped with parmesan and fresh basil.

For the orzo:

  • Heat the butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for a couple minutes. Add the orzo and let it toast a little, then add the water and milk and let it simmer until it cooked al dente. If needed add a bit more water during cooking. Whisk in the parmesan, lemon juice and the peas and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Keyword Lunch, Main Dish
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