Name: Greek Meatballs with Green Beans and Tomatoes (Make-Ahead Freezer Meal)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup finely chopped onion; 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese; 0.5 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 2 large eggs; 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 pounds ground turkey; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1.25 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed; 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (6 ounce) container plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon dried dill; 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 (6 inch) pita bread rounds

Greek Meatballs with Green Beans and Tomatoes (Make-Ahead Freezer Meal)

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Incredible meatballs with delicious flavor! This dish was created as a make-ahead freezer meal, but can easily be made from start to finish at one time (see Notes). Bake from frozen and serve with pita and tzatziki sauce, or Greek rice if desired. You can even toss the meatballs in your favorite pasta sauce or use the meat mixture to make tasty burgers! Consider making and freezing a double batch for an easy weeknight meal or snack.

Recipe by Nicolemcmom

Published on October 11, 2021

Greek Meatballs with Green Beans and Tomatoes (Make-Ahead Freezer Meal)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

Yield:

20 meatballs

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Ingredients

Make-Ahead:

½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 pounds ground turkey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ¼ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

To Cook:

1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

To Serve: (Optional)

1 (6 ounce) container plain Greek yogurt (Optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (Optional)
1 teaspoon lemon zest (Optional)
1 teaspoon dried dill (Optional)
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
4 (6 inch) pita bread rounds (Optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk together onion, feta cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, garlic, oregano, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add turkey, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined.
Use wet hands to form mixture into twenty 1 ½- to 2-inch meatballs. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and slightly firm, 10 to 12 minutes; meatballs will not be fully cooked at this point. Let meatballs cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Combine cooled meatballs and green beans in a large, resealable freezer bag. Tightly seal the bag, allowing as much air to escape as possible. Freeze for up to one month.
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Empty frozen meatballs and beans onto a large, rimmed baking sheet. Add cherry tomatoes and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Bake in the preheated 425 degree F (220 degree C) oven until veggies are tender and meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, and salt for tzatziki sauce.
Serve meatballs and veggies with pita rounds and tzatziki sauce.

Cook's Note:

Want to eat this right away? Complete step 4, then add green beans and cherry tomatoes to the baking sheet. Toss everything with olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper. Pop back in the 425 degree F (220 degree C) oven until veggies are tender and meatballs are cooked through, about 10 to 12 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

577	Calories
24g	Fat
45g	Carbs
45g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 577
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g	31%
Saturated Fat 8g	38%
Cholesterol 231mg	77%
Sodium 1382mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 45g	16%
Dietary Fiber 7g	24%
Protein 45g
Potassium 954mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.