Description
A vibrant and hearty bowl featuring savory spiced meatballs, fluffy rice, crunchy fresh vegetables, and a cool, creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a balanced and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- For the Tzatziki: 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cucumber grated and squeezed dry, 1 clove garlic minced, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped, salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned.
- While meatballs bake, prepare tzatziki: combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt. Refrigerate until serving.
- Assemble bowls: divide rice among serving bowls. Top with meatballs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a lighter version, use ground chicken or turkey. Add a squeeze of lemon over the bowl for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Mediterranean