Fresh & Flavorful Greek-Style Meatball Bowl
Discover the Fresh & Flavorful Greek-Style Meatball Bowl, a delightful fusion of tender meatballs and vibrant Mediterranean ingredients. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or meal prep, offering a customizable option that suits various tastes. Each bowl combines juicy meatballs made with fresh herbs and spices, served atop fluffy white rice and topped with crisp vegetables and a creamy yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
- Ground meat (lamb, beef, or chicken)
- Garlic
- Fresh dill
- Fresh parsley
- Egg
- Bread crumbs
- Cucumber
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Greek yogurt
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Cooked white rice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, minced garlic, grated onion, dill, parsley, bread crumbs, egg, salt, and pepper until mixed but not overdone.
- Shape into 1-inch meatballs; place on a baking sheet or sauté in a skillet over medium heat.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or pan-fry until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chopped dill for the sauce.
- Assemble bowls with cooked rice as the base; top with meatballs, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg