Description
A delicious and healthy Greek Meatball Bowl featuring tender chicken or turkey meatballs, served over rice with fresh veggies and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. This easy-to-make recipe combines Mediterranean flavors for a satisfying and nutritious meal perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1 medium cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Bowl Assembly
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup fresh veggies (e.g., diced tomatoes and bell peppers)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for baking the meatballs.
- Prepare meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken or turkey, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Form meatballs: Shape the mixture into approximately one-inch diameter meatballs and place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Bake meatballs: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are golden brown and cooked through.
- Make tzatziki sauce: While the meatballs bake, prepare the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated and thoroughly squeezed dry cucumber, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir well to combine.
- Cook rice: Prepare the rice according to the package instructions. You can use white or brown rice based on your preference.
- Assemble bowls: To assemble, start with a base of cooked rice in each bowl, top with the warm meatballs, fresh diced vegetables, and dollops of the creamy tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy your wholesome Greek Meatball Bowl!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of dried oregano or cumin to the meatball mixture.
- Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the cucumber before adding to tzatziki to avoid watery sauce.
- Use whole wheat breadcrumbs to increase fiber content.
- Leftover meatballs and tzatziki can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Fresh veggies like cucumbers, tomatoes, or bell peppers can be customized to personal taste or seasonal availability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Greek meatball bowl, tzatziki sauce, healthy chicken meatballs, Mediterranean recipe, baked meatballs, Greek yogurt sauce
