Description
A delightful and wholesome Greek meatball bowl featuring juicy meatballs, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, mint, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until they are cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the rice according to the package instructions.
- To assemble your Greek Meatball Bowl, start with a serving of rice in a bowl. Top it with the cooked meatballs, diced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
- Drizzle with olive oil for added flavor and serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender. You can customize the toppings and sauces for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg