Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Greece with this delightful Greek meatball bowl. Juicy meatballs, infused with fresh herbs and spices, rest on a bed of fluffy rice or quinoa, topped with crisp veggies and drizzled with tangy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this dish is not just a meal; it’s an invitation to savor every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 cup cooked rice (or quinoa)
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce (homemade preferred)
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup tomato, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, parsley, garlic, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Assemble bowls: start with rice/quinoa topped with meatballs, veggies, and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs with rice (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg