Description
Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki, Rice & Fresh Veggies is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transports your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean. Juicy meatballs made from tender ground beef or lamb are complemented by a refreshing tzatziki sauce and colorful, crunchy vegetables. This easy-to-make meal is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, parsley, garlic, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into golf-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for about 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create tzatziki.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Assemble bowls with rice as the base topped with meatballs, fresh veggies, and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg