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Peach-Basil Turkey Meatball Orzo Skillet

Validated Eats recipe ยท 2026-06-28

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup dry orzo
  • 2 ripe peaches, sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini, ribboned
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tbsp crumbled feta
  • 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups water

Method

  1. Mix turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, half the basil, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper.
  2. Roll into 16 small meatballs.
  3. Brown meatballs in olive oil for about 6 minutes.
  4. Add orzo and water; simmer about 9 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Fold in zucchini, spinach, peaches, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  6. Finish with feta and remaining basil.

Why it works

Conservative food composition language only: protein-forward turkey, pantry-fast orzo, fruit, vegetables, herbs, and practical leftovers. No medical outcomes, internal app methods, citations, or disease claims.

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