Chicken Meatballs with Broccoli and Lemon-Yogurt Sauce
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Produce
· Broccoli florets — 1¾ lb (800 g)
· 1 lemon — enough for 2 tablespoons of fresh juice
· Fresh parsley or dill, to taste
· 1 small garlic clove, optional
Meat and Refrigerated
· Lean ground chicken — 1 lb 2 oz (500 g)
· 1 large egg
· Plain 2% Greek yogurt — 1 cup (8.8 oz/250 g)
Pantry Staples
· Rolled oats — ½ cup (1.4 oz/40 g)
· Extra-virgin olive oil — 2 tablespoons
· Black pepper
· Salt
Optional Substitutions
· Lean ground turkey instead of chicken
· Cauliflower florets instead of some or all of the broccoli
· Lactose-free plain Greek-style yogurt when needed
· Dried parsley or dill instead of fresh herbs
· Certified gluten-free rolled oats for strict gluten avoidance
Luca’s Note
Buy plain yogurt and unseasoned ground chicken when possible. These two choices make it easier to control the final sodium level without removing flavor from the meal.
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