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Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with foil and parchment for easy cleanup
Step 2
For the Greekballs, place meat in bowl and season with salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons of lemon zest
Step 3
Add breadcrumbs and moisten with water or milk, add egg, oregano, parsley, red pepper and garlic
Step 4
Let stand 5 minutes for breadcrumbs to soften, then mix well and form 24 small oval or egg-shaped meatballs and arrange on baking sheet
Step 5
Halve the lemon used for zest and place on tray with meatballs
Step 6
Spray lightly and evenly with olive oil and bake 10 to 12 minutes until evenly browned
Step 7
Meanwhile, for the pilaf, heat 2 tablespoons EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, in a 3-quart pot or pan with tight-fitting lid over medium heat and add butter to melt
Step 8
Add onion or shallot, garlic, salt and black or red pepper, stir 2 minutes to soften, then add orzo and toast the pasta until deeply golden
Step 9
Add wine and let it evaporate, add rice, walnuts, lemon zest, oregano and stock and bring to boil
Step 10
Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes
Step 11
Wilt in fresh spinach or stir in defrosted spinach
Step 12
Add feta and yogurt (if using), herbs and juice of ½ lemon
Step 13
Adjust salt and pepper
Step 14
Listicle: Rachael Ray Cast Iron Cooking Combo Top meatballs with juice of remaining ½ lemon
Step 15
Serve pilaf in large or individual bowls with meatballs nested in rice