A vibrant and delicious Mediterranean dish featuring juicy meatballs served over a bed of quinoa or rice with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki.
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Serving Size 4servings
Ingredients
For the meatballs
1poundground beef or lambChoose according to preference
1/4cupbreadcrumbsCan use gluten-free alternative
1/4cupgrated Parmesan cheese
1largeegg
2clovesgarlic, minced
1teaspoondried oreganoCan substitute with fresh herbs
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
1/4cupchopped fresh parsley
For assembly
2cupscooked quinoa or riceBase of the bowl
1cupcherry tomatoes, halved
1mediumcucumber, diced
1/2mediumred onion, thinly sliced
1/2cupfeta cheese, crumbled
Olive oil for drizzling
Tzatziki sauce for serving
Instructions
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix well and form into meatballs.
Place meatballs on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
Cooking
Bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
Assembly
In bowls, layer quinoa or rice, then top with meatballs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
Drizzle with olive oil and serve with tzatziki sauce on the side.
Notes
For the best presentation, serve in a large dish for customization. Pair with a green salad or roasted vegetables. Store leftovers separately in airtight containers; meatballs last 3-4 days in fridge or can be frozen for up to three months.