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Greek Meatball Bowl

A comforting bowl of Greek meatballs served with fresh vegetables, creamy tzatziki sauce, and fluffy rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Can substitute with mint or dill
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For serving
  • 1 cup cooked rice Jasmine or basmati work beautifully
  • 1 cup diced cucumbers
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce Store-bought is fine, homemade is delightful

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball.
  4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
Serving
  1. In serving bowls, layer your cooked rice, fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and the meatballs on top.
  2. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and a touch of olive oil, and then serve it all warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Cooked meatballs can be frozen for about three months. Consider adding black olives or feta cheese for extra flavor.

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