Lemon Basil Meatballs & Rice

preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. in a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil until it’s a uniform mixture. use a cookie scoop or spoon to shape the mix into ~12 even meatballs and place on the sheet pan. bake for 15-20 mins, or until the internal temp is at 165 degrees.

while the meatballs bake, heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet. add the diced onion and sauté until translucent. add the garlic and cook for another minute, then mix in the rice and season with salt & pepper + the smoked paprika.

let the rice toast, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes then pour in the broth, coconut milk, and lemon juice. add 1-2 cups of water, depending on how much you need to completely cover the rice in liquid. mix to combine, then cover the pan and cook for 15-20 mins, until the rice is fully cooked.

mix in the baby spinach and wilt it down, then add the cooked meatballs on top and top with a drizzle of olive oil and additional lemon zest if desired. makes 3-4 servings. enjoy!!