Description
A delightful Greek-inspired meatball bowl served over quinoa or rice, loaded with fresh veggies and tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Tzatziki sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the meatballs by combining ground beef or lamb, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Shape into golf-ball-sized meatballs.
- Bake the meatballs on a lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
- Assemble the bowls by placing cooked quinoa or rice at the bottom, then add cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, and the baked meatballs.
- Finish with crumbled feta cheese and tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute meat with a mix of chickpeas, grated zucchini, and shredded carrots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg