Description
Greek Meatball Bowls with Tzatziki, Rice, and Fresh Veggies bring together vibrant Mediterranean flavors in a healthy and satisfying meal. Juicy, herb-infused meatballs are paired with creamy tzatziki, fluffy rice, and crisp vegetables to create a delicious and well-rounded dish. Perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or entertaining guests, this recipe is as versatile as it is flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
You’ll need for :
the Greek Meatballs:
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- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
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- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
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- ¼ cup grated onion
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- 2 cloves garlic, minced
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- 1 large egg
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- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
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- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
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- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
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- ½ teaspoon cumin
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- ½ teaspoon salt
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- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
the Tzatziki Sauce:
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- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
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- 1 cucumber, grated and drained
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- 2 cloves garlic, minced
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- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
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- Salt and pepper, to taste
the Bowl:
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- 2 cups cooked basmati or jasmine rice
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- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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- 1 cucumber, sliced
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- ½ cup Kalamata olives
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- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
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- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
1: Make the Greek Meatballs
- In a large bowl, mix the ground meat, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, dill, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper until the ingredients are thoroughly combined
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, keeping them uniform in size to ensure they cook evenly.
- Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides and fully cooked.
2: Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce
- In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (drained to remove excess moisture), garlic, lemon juice, dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and chill the tzatziki sauce in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
3: Assemble the Bowls
- Divide the cooked rice evenly into four bowls.
- Place the cooked meatballs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, Kalamata olives, and red onion over the bed of rice.
- Drizzle with the chilled tzatziki sauce and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor in meatballs and tzatziki.
- Drain the cucumber well to keep the tzatziki sauce creamy.
- Adjust seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Reheat components gently to maintain their texture and flavor.
- Customize the bowl with additional vegetables or grains.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Greek meatball bowl, tzatziki sauce, Mediterranean rice bowl