Description
A fresh and flavorful bowl featuring seasoned Greek meatballs, creamy tzatziki, a crisp cucumber salad, and fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup rice, cooked
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- For the tzatziki, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, and dill in a bowl. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- In another bowl, toss sliced red onion, diced tomato, and olive oil to make the cucumber salad. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Assemble bowls by dividing cooked rice among four bowls. Top with meatballs, cucumber salad, and a generous dollop of tzatziki.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.