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Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki, Rice & Fresh Veggies Recipe

Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki, Rice & Fresh Veggies Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy the flavors of Greece with this delicious Greek Meatball Bowl featuring juicy meatballs, fragrant rice, fresh veggies, tangy tzatziki sauce, and creamy feta cheese.


Ingredients

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For the Meatballs:

  • 1 pound ground beef or lamb
  • 1/4 cup grated onion
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Bowl:

  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or lemon rice)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 cucumber (sliced or diced)
  • 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives (halved)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber (grated and squeezed dry)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together all meatball ingredients until just combined. Form into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
  3. Prepare the tzatziki sauce: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and chill until ready to use.
  4. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top each with meatballs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta. Spoon tzatziki sauce over the top and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can prep everything ahead for easy lunches.
  • Substitute the rice with quinoa or couscous if preferred.
  • For extra flavor, serve with a squeeze of lemon and warm pita on the side.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg