Description
Indulge in a delightful Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki & Veggies, where succulent meatballs rest atop vibrant vegetables, all enhanced by a creamy tzatziki sauce. This dish combines aromatic Mediterranean flavors, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this bowl promises a satisfying meal that will transport your taste buds to Greece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare tzatziki: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and dill. Refrigerate.
- Mix meatball ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, mint, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Shape meatballs: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Form mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Cook meatballs for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Roast veggies: On another sheet, toss cherry tomatoes and red onion with olive oil; bake alongside meatballs for about 15 minutes.
- Assemble: Place roasted veggies in bowls; top with meatballs and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg