Greek Meatballs with Herb Orzo

Total Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients
8 oz. orzo
1 tsp. lemon zest plus 1 Tbsp. lemon juice from 1 lemon
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. plus 2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 slices of bread
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 & 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and toss with lemon zest and juice, 1 Tbsp. dill, 1 Tbsp. mint, 1 clove of garlic, and 1 Tbsp. olive oil.

Meanwhile, mash bread with yogurt and stir until nearly smooth. Add beef, onion, remaining garlic, remaining dill and mint and 1/2 tsp. of pepper. Form meat into balls.

Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook gently, turning with tongs until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 7 minutes. Spoon orzo onto plates and top with meatballs and sprinkle with feta.

Recipe adapted from: 30 Minute Meals