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Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki, Rice & Fresh Veggies

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The Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki, Rice & Fresh Veggies is a wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired meal featuring herbed meatballs, creamy tzatziki, warm rice, and crisp vegetables — all in one vibrant and delicious bowl.

Ingredients

  • 500g ground beef or lamb
  • 1 small onion, finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or mint, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups cooked white, brown, or lemon rice
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup lettuce or spinach
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce (Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill)
  • Optional: lemon wedges, extra herbs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine ground meat, grated onion, garlic, parsley or mint, oregano, salt, pepper, egg, and breadcrumbs.
  3. Mix until just combined, then shape into 1-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
  5. While meatballs bake, slice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion.
  6. Warm the cooked rice and divide into serving bowls.
  7. Top each bowl with meatballs, fresh veggies, and a scoop of tzatziki.
  8. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with lemon wedges or fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Use ground chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
  • Try quinoa or couscous instead of rice for variety.
  • Falafel makes a great vegetarian alternative to meatballs.
  • Toss veggies in a lemon-olive oil dressing for extra flavor.
  • Store components separately for best freshness and texture.

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