🌿🥙 Mediterranean Hummus Bowl with Meatballs – Fresh, Flavorful & Protein-Packed 🍅🍢🥒
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories per serving: ~550 kcal
🛒 Ingredients:
For the meatballs:
250g ground beef or lamb 🐄
1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
1 tsp cumin
Salt & pepper
Olive oil for cooking 🫒
For the bowl:
1 cup hummus 🧆
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
½ cucumber, sliced 🥒
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
Paprika, parsley, salt & pepper to garnish
👨🍳 Instructions:
In a bowl, mix ground meat with garlic, parsley, cumin, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs and cook in a skillet with a bit of olive oil until browned and cooked through (about 10–12 minutes). To assemble the bowl, spread the hummus into one side of a shallow bowl. Arrange the cooked meatballs, tomatoes, and cucumber slices around it. Drizzle everything with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika and extra parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.
💡 Notes & Variations:
Swap beef with chicken, turkey, or a plant-based alternative.
Add olives, pickled onions, or pita bread for more Mediterranean vibes.
Use store-bought or homemade hummus depending on preference.