Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki, Rice & Fresh Veggies

Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki, Rice & Fresh Veggies πŸ₯™πŸšπŸ₯—βœ¨

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: ~480

Ingredients

For the Greek Meatballs πŸ–

500g ground beef or lamb (or a mix)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free) 🍞
1 egg πŸ₯š
2 garlic cloves (minced) πŸ§„
1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped) πŸ§…
1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped) 🌿
1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped) 🌿
1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
1/2 tsp ground cumin 🌿
Salt & pepper to taste πŸ§‚

For the Tzatziki Sauce 🌿

1/2 cup Greek yogurt πŸ₯›
1/4 cup cucumber (grated and squeezed to remove water) πŸ₯’
1 garlic clove (minced) πŸ§„
1 tbsp olive oil πŸ«’
1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped) 🌿
Juice of 1/2 lemon πŸ‹
Salt & pepper to taste πŸ§‚

For the Bowl Base 🍚

2 cups cooked jasmine rice, basmati rice, or cauliflower rice

For the Fresh Veggies πŸ₯—

1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved) πŸ…
1 cup cucumber (sliced) πŸ₯’
1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced) πŸ§…

For Garnish (Optional) 🌿

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese πŸ§€
1 tbsp olive oil drizzle πŸ«’
Lemon wedges for serving πŸ‹

Directions

Make the Meatballs:

In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, red onion, parsley, dill, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well until evenly combined. Roll into small meatballs (about 1.5 inches in diameter).

Cook the Meatballs:

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the meatballs for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and fully cooked through. Alternatively, bake them at 200Β°C (400Β°F) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce:

In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well and chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

Assemble the Bowl:

Divide the cooked rice among 4 bowls. Top each with meatballs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.

Drizzle and Garnish:

Drizzle with tzatziki sauce, sprinkle with crum

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