Greek-Inspired Meatball Bowls
Savor the vibrant flavors of Greece with these delightful Greek-Inspired Meatball Bowls.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 0.25 cup minced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Tzatziki Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 one European cucumber, peeled, grated, drained
- 1 cup plain yogurt, drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Rice Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 0.5 one lemon, juiced
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix all meatball ingredients until well combined. Shape into meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-14 minutes until cooked through.
- For the tzatziki, combine all ingredients in a bowl, adjusting salt to taste.
- In a separate bowl, make the lemon rice by mixing cooked rice with lemon juice and salt.
- For the cucumber & tomato salad, toss diced tomatoes, cucumbers, olive oil, and salt together.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the lemon rice into serving bowls. Top with meatballs, tzatziki, and the cucumber & tomato salad.
- Serve promptly for the best taste and texture. Enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap the meatballs with falafel for a tasty alternative.