Description
This Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki, Rice & Fresh Veggies is a satisfying and flavorful meal that combines juicy meatballs with fragrant rice, crunchy vegetables, creamy tzatziki sauce, and tangy feta cheese. It’s a perfect blend of Mediterranean flavors in one bowl!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowl:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups cooked basmati or jasmine rice
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Shape into small meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook the meatballs until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice among bowls, top with meatballs, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- For meal prep, store components separately and assemble before eating.
- Warm naan or pita bread complements the meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
