Pepperoncini-Feta Turkey Meatballs with Garlic-Za'atar Rice

Pepperoncini-Feta Turkey Meatballs with Garlic-Za'atar Rice

Juicy turkey meatballs studded with tangy pepperoncini and creamy feta cheese, served over fragrant garlic rice seasoned with aromatic za'atar. This Mediterranean-inspired gluten-free dish brings bright spring flavors to your weeknight dinner table.

AI SCORE
88
/100

Pepperoncini-Feta Turkey Meatballs with Garlic-Za'atar Rice

Juicy turkey meatballs studded with tangy pepperoncini and creamy feta cheese, served over fragrant garlic rice seasoned with aromatic za'atar. This Mediterranean-inspired gluten-free dish brings bright spring flavors to your weeknight dinner table.

AI SCORE
88
/100
MediterraneanDinnerGluten-free
⏱️
60 min
Time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
485 kcal
Calories
📊
Medium
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 500g ground turkey
  • 100g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 60g pepperoncini peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 50g almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 300g long-grain white rice
  • 600ml chicken stock
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons za'atar seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, crumbled feta, chopped pepperoncini, egg, almond flour, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.

3

Using wet hands, form the mixture into 16 meatballs, approximately 40g each, and place on the prepared baking sheet.

4

Drizzle meatballs with 1 tablespoon olive oil and bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).

5

While meatballs bake, rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

6

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

7

Add rice to the pan and stir to coat in the garlic butter. Toast for 2 minutes.

8

Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

9

Remove rice from heat, fluff with a fork, and stir in za'atar seasoning and lemon juice.

10

Divide garlic-za'atar rice among four plates, top with four meatballs each, and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serve with lemon wedges.

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