Description
This Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki, Rice & Fresh Veggies is a delicious and healthy Mediterranean-inspired meal that is perfect for easy meal prep. Juicy meatballs seasoned with traditional Greek herbs and spices are served with fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, tangy feta, and a creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
For the bowls:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives
For the tzatziki:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber (squeezed dry)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, mix together all meatball ingredients until just combined. Form into 1-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- While meatballs cook, prepare the tzatziki by mixing yogurt, grated cucumber, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
- To assemble bowls, divide cooked rice into 4 bowls. Top with meatballs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, and olives. Drizzle with tzatziki and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can swap rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lighter option.
- Make the meatballs and tzatziki ahead of time for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
