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Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki, Rice & Fresh Veggies

A flavorful bowl featuring spiced meatballs, creamy tzatziki, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground beef Can substitute with ground lamb or turkey
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs recommended
  • 1 large Egg Beaten
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium Cucumber Grated and drained
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Fresh dill Chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
Rice and Veggies
  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced
  • 1 cup Bell pepper Diced
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil For sautéing
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, and salt.
  2. Stir until well combined and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cook the Rice and Veggies
  1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and add basmati rice and salt.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper for 5-7 minutes.
Assemble the Bowl
  1. In serving bowls, layer rice, sautéed veggies, and meatballs.
  2. Top with tzatziki sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the veggies based on your preference.

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