🌿 Ultimate Nordic Meatball Rice Bowl with Creamy Dill Sauce 🍴✨
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: ~530 kcal
🧾 Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
500g ground pork or beef 🐖
1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅
1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
1 egg 🥚
3 tbsp breadcrumbs 🍞
3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped 🌿
1 tsp salt 🧂
½ tsp black pepper
For the Bowl:
1 ½ cups basmati or jasmine rice 🍚
½ cucumber, thinly sliced 🥒
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
¼ red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
For the Creamy Dill Sauce:
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt 🥛
1 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped 🌿
1 tsp lemon juice 🍋
Salt & pepper to taste
👨🍳 Instructions:
Cook the rice according to package instructions. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). In a bowl, mix all meatball ingredients until combined, then roll into small balls. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden. Meanwhile, mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and chill. Once meatballs and rice are done, arrange rice in bowls, top with meatballs, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and a dollop of creamy dill sauce. Garnish with more fresh dill.
🔄 Notes & Variations:
Swap pork for turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Add pickled onions or grated carrots for extra zing.
Want it low-carb? Replace rice with cauliflower rice.