🥙 Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki, Fluffy Rice & Crisp Veggies 🍅🥒
Prep time: 25 mins
Cooking time: 20 mins
Servings: 2–3
Calories per serving: Approx. 500–600 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
For the Greek Meatballs:
Ground beef or lamb
Garlic (minced) 🧄
Onion (finely chopped)
Fresh parsley 🌿
Dried oregano
Egg (to bind)
Salt & black pepper
Olive oil for cooking
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
Greek yogurt
Grated cucumber 🥒
Garlic (minced)
Lemon juice 🍋
Olive oil
Fresh dill or mint
Salt
For the Bowl:
Cooked basmati or jasmine rice 🍚
Cherry tomatoes (halved) 🍅
Cucumber (sliced)
Red onion (thinly sliced) 🧅
Feta cheese (optional) 🧀
Lemon wedges & parsley for garnish
👨🍳 Instructions
Make the meatballs: Mix all meatball ingredients and form small balls. Sear in a hot pan with olive oil until browned and cooked through.
Prepare the tzatziki: Mix yogurt with grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs. Chill until ready to use.
Assemble the bowl: Start with a bed of rice. Add meatballs, fresh veggies, and a dollop of tzatziki. Top with crumbled feta, lemon wedges, and chopped parsley.
🔄 Tips & Variations
Use quinoa or couscous instead of rice.
Add olives or roasted peppers for extra Greek flair.
Swap meat for falafel for a vegetarian version.