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Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki, Rice & Fresh Veggies

A delicious and healthy Greek-inspired bowl featuring spiced meatballs, creamy tzatziki, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground lamb
  • 1 cup bread crumbs preferably whole wheat
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried mint
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium cucumber grated and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Fresh Veggies
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced

Method
 

Prepare Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, oregano, mint, salt, and pepper.
  3. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
Make Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, and salt until well combined.
  2. Refrigerate the tzatziki sauce until ready to serve.
Cook Rice
  1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.
  2. Add rice, olive oil, and salt. Stir, cover, and reduce heat to low.
  3. Cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
Assemble Bowls
  1. In each bowl, place a serving of rice, top with meatballs, and add fresh veggies.
  2. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the veggies based on your preference. You can also use quinoa instead of rice for a healthier option.

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