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Easy Pork Meatballs

Easy Pork Meatballs

with Lemony Bulgur Salad
4.0(518)
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700 kcal
34g
35 minutes
:
  • Sulphites
  • Wheat
  • Milk

250 g

Ground Pork

1 tbsp

Turkish Spice Blend

()

½ cup

Bulgur Wheat

()

2 unit

Garlic, cloves

7 g

Parsley

66 g

Mini Cucumber

1 unit

Lemon

160 g

Sweet Bell Pepper

56 mL

Tzatziki

()

80 g

Tomato

2.5 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

0.81 tsp

Salt*

Calories700 kcal
Fat40 g
Saturated Fat10 g
Carbohydrate53 g
Sugar6 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein34 g
Cholesterol81 mg
Sodium1270 mg
Medium Pot
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Zester
Baking Sheet
Large Bowl
Aluminum Foil
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cook bulgur
1

Before starting, preheat the oven to 425˚F. Wash and dry all produce. Add 3/4 cup water and 1/2 tsp salt (dbl both for 4 ppl) to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add bulgur. Stir to combine, then cover and remove the pot from heat. Let stand until bulgur is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15-16 min.

Prep
2

Meanwhile, core, then cut pepper into 1/4-inch pieces. Halve cucumber lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch half-moons. Cut tomato into 1/4-inch pieces. Zest, then juice half the lemon. Cut remaining lemon into wedges. Roughly chop parsley. Peel, then mince or grate garlic.

Form and bake  meatballs
3

Add pork, garlic, Turkish Spice Blend, and half the parsley to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then combine. Roll mixture into 6 equal-sized meatballs (12 for 4 ppl). Arrange meatballs on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake in the middle of the oven until golden-brown and cooked through, 12-16 min.**

Cook peppers
4

Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then peppers. Cook, stirring often, until tender-crisp, 3-4 min.

Assemble bulgur  salad
5

When bulgur is done, fluff with a fork. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, lemon zest, remaining parsley, 1 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp oil (db both for 4 ppl). Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.

Finish and serve
6

Divide bulgur salad between plates. Top with peppers and meatballs. Dollop with tzatziki. Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.

  • Flavor: Many found the dish delicious, with well-seasoned meatballs and a tasty overall combination of ingredients.
  • Ease of prep: Reviewers consistently praised the recipe as simple and easy to prepare.
  • Suggestions: Consider serving components separately to let diners customize their plates, especially for families with children.
  • Portions: Some customers felt the meat portion could be larger for a more satisfying meal.