lemon dill meatballs with artichokes

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 slices white bread
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 pounds turkey, raw
  • 1/4 cup onion, grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon dill, fresh and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can chicken broth
  • 3.75 cups water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 2 pounds artichoke hearts, canned and halved
  • lemon twist
  • rice, cooked and hot

How To Make lemon dill meatballs with artichokes

  • Step 1
    Soak bread in milk; mash with fork.
  • Step 2
    Add ground turkey, onion, eggs, dill, grated lemon rind, salt and pepper; mix.
  • Step 3
    Refrigerate for 1 hour or more.
  • Step 4
    With damp hands, roll into 32 meatballs, about 2 tablespoons each.
  • Step 5
    Combine chicken broth and water.
  • Step 6
    In large frypan bring to a boil; add meatballs in one layer.
  • Step 7
    Lower heat and simmer, covered for 15 minutes; remove balls with slotted spoon.
  • Step 8
    Place in microwave dish and cover; strain liquid and add water to make 4 cups.
  • Step 9
    Melt butter in same pan, then add flour; cook until bubbly, 1 minute, stirring in poaching liquid, lemon juice and capers.
  • Step 10
    Pour over meatballs and artichokes, drained and halved.
  • Step 11
    When ready to serve, microwave until heated through.
  • Step 12
    Can garnish with parsley and lemon twists.
  • Step 13
    To Freeze: Spoon 4 meatballs, a few artichoke pieces and sauce into individual boilable bags.
  • Step 14
    Label, date and freeze, up to 2 months.
  • Step 15
    To reheat, place bags in boiling water in medium saucepan and boil for 15 minutes - Serve over rice.

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