Description
A vibrant and healthy bowl featuring juicy herb-infused meatballs over fluffy rice, topped with creamy tzatziki, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon drizzle.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1/2 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, rice, red onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs for 8-10 minutes, turning until browned and cooked through.
- In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to make tzatziki.
- Assemble bowls by dividing rice among four bowls. Top with meatballs, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red onion, and feta.
- Drizzle with tzatziki, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Mediterranean