🍝 Savory Greek Meatballs with Tomato Orzo & Feta 🧆🍅🧀
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: ~450 kcal
🧾 Ingredients:
For the meatballs:
1 lb ground beef or lamb
2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg 🥚
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
For the orzo:
1 cup orzo pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes 🍅
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 cup spinach or kale, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 🧀
Fresh basil to garnish 🌿
👩🍳 Instructions:
Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl and roll into small balls. Brown them in a skillet with olive oil until cooked through. Set aside. In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft, then add cherry tomatoes and cook until blistered. Stir in orzo, broth, and greens. Let simmer for about 10–12 minutes until orzo is tender. Add meatballs back to the pan to warm through. Serve topped with crumbled feta and fresh basil.
🔄 Tips & Variations:
Swap feta with goat cheese for extra creaminess.
Add lemon zest for a citrus twist! 🍋
Use turkey for a leaner version.