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Greek Meatball Bowl

Flavor-Packed Greek Meatball Bowl Everyone Will Love

This Greek Meatball Bowl features savory meatballs, vibrant veggies, and creamy tzatziki, making it a delightful meal that satisfies everyone’s taste buds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Lamb or Beef or ground turkey for a leaner option
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs substitute with gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed
  • 1 Onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 large Egg for binding
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil for drizzling
For the Bowl
  • 2 cups Cooked Quinoa or Rice quinoa is particularly nutritious
  • 1 cup Cucumber (chopped)
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 small Red Onion (sliced)
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley (chopped) for garnish
  • 2 Lemon Wedges for serving
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt the key ingredient
  • 1 small Cucumber (grated) squeeze out excess moisture
  • 1 tbsp Dill
  • 1 clove Garlic adjust according to preference
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Salt to balance
  • 1 tsp Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Serving Bowls

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground lamb or beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix gently.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on the baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle meatballs with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Prepare tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  6. In serving bowls, layer cooked quinoa or rice, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
  7. Add the baked meatballs on top of the layered ingredients.
  8. Finish with tzatziki sauce, crumbled feta, and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Chill the tzatziki for enhanced flavors. Feel free to customize protein and veggies.

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