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A vibrant Greek meatball bowls with grilled meatballs, served over rice, accompanied by roasted carrots, fresh cucumber-tomato salad, tzatziki sauce, and a lemon wedge.

Greek Meatball Bowls

These Greek Meatball Bowls are filled with juicy meatballs, a fresh cucumber-tomato salad, and tangy tzatziki, perfect for a quick meal prep dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 616
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs:
  • 1 pound ground meat Beef or any ground meat of choice
  • 1 shallot Diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For mixing
  • 2 teaspoons honey Adds a touch of sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon salt For seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon cumin Adds a warm, earthy flavor
  • ½ teaspoon oregano For Mediterranean flavor
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes For a little heat
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper For seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley Adds freshness
Carrots:
  • 4 large carrots Peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil For roasting
  • ½ teaspoon salt For seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper For seasoning
Cucumber Salad:
  • 4 mini cucumbers Sliced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes Halved
  • ¼ cup red onion Thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For dressing
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar For acidity
  • ½ teaspoon salt For seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper For seasoning
  • ¼ cup feta Or more to taste, can substitute with dairy-free feta for a dairy-free option
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley For garnish
Bowl:
  • 2 cups cooked white rice For base
  • 2 cups lettuce Shredded
  • 1 batch tzatziki For topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients for the meatballs. Use your hands to mix everything together thoroughly.
  3. Scoop the mixture using a 1 ½ to 2 tablespoon scoop and roll into balls. Squeeze tightly to ensure they hold their shape.
  4. Arrange the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat until all the mixture is used. You should get about 16 meatballs.
  5. Peel and cut the carrots into matchstick shapes. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Add the carrots to the same baking sheet, positioning them next to the meatballs.
  7. Roast the meatballs and carrots in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the carrots are fork-tender. If you prefer softer carrots, remove the meatballs and continue roasting the carrots.
  8. Meanwhile, prepare the cucumber salad by combining all ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
  9. To assemble the bowls, start with a base of rice and lettuce. Top with cucumber salad, meatballs, roasted carrots, and a generous scoop of tzatziki. For extra flavor, add roasted red pepper sauce or tahini dressing if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 616kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 953mgPotassium: 970mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 835IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Greek Meatball Bowl is perfect for meal prep! It's flavorful, easy to make, and packed with healthy ingredients. Use any ground meat you prefer and switch up the toppings to suit your tastes!

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