Greek Meatball Bowl

A delicious and healthy meal featuring Greek meatballs, refreshing tzatziki, and vibrant veggies served over rice.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

1 lb ground chicken or turkey You can also use ground beef or lamb.
1/2 cup breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

For the Tzatziki

1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
1 medium cucumber, grated Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture.
2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tsp salt Adjust to taste.
1/2 tsp pepper Adjust to taste.

For Assembly

2 cups cooked rice (white or brown) You can use pre-cooked rice for convenience.
1 cup fresh veggies (e.g., diced tomatoes and bell peppers) Use your choice of fresh vegetables.

Method

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, mix ground chicken or turkey, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.
Shape the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Cooking

Bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
While meatballs bake, prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Cook rice according to package instructions.

Assembly

Assemble bowls with rice as the base topped with meatballs, fresh veggies, and tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers. Keep meatballs, rice, and veggies separate from tzatziki to maintain freshness. For extra flavor, garnish with parsley or feta cheese.

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