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Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki

A quick and satisfying dish featuring savory meatballs, warm rice, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with turkey, chicken, or lamb.
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Panko can be used for a lighter texture.
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Essential for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For drizzling over meatballs.

For the Bowl

  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced Can substitute with mixed olives.
  • 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
  • Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
  • Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle olive oil over them.

Cooking

  • Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked and lightly browned.
  • While the meatballs are baking, prepare rice according to package instructions, or heat leftover rice.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives. Toss with a pinch of salt.

Assembly

  • Once meatballs are done, let them rest for a few minutes. Start by placing cooked rice in each bowl.
  • Top the rice with the fresh vegetable mixture, followed by several meatballs.
  • Drizzle each bowl with tzatziki sauce and finish with fresh lemon juice.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

These bowls are best eaten right away. For meal prep, store components separately. The meatballs and rice can be reheated before adding fresh veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
Keyword Comfort Food, easy dinner, Meatballs, rice bowls, tzatziki
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