Mediterranean Meatball Bowls
It’s time for a new bowl recipe and this Mediterranean Meatball Bowl has so much to love, from the flavorful turkey meatballs, fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and herbs, topped with tzatziki sauce. It deserve status on your regular rotation.
Servings: 4
Calories: 412kcal
Cost: $14
Equipment
- Air fryer , optional
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves , chopped
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 Tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper , to taste
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice , or jasmine rice
- 1/2 English cucumber , chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved
- 1/2 cup hummus
- fresh chopped parsley , for garnish
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Tzatziki Sauce: Combine ingredients in a bowl and store in the fridge until ready to assemble bowls.
- Make Meatballs: Add meatballs ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. Scoop the meat and shape into twelve 2-tablespoon size balls (about 50 grams each).
- Cook Meatballs: For air fryer (recommended), cook at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through (165 degrees F). Alternately, bake meatballs at 375 degrees F, on a lined baking sheet, for about 15 minutes.
- Assemble: For each serving, spoon ½ cup rice into a bowl. Top with three meatballs, a handful of cucumber and tomato, 2 tablespoons each of hummus and tzatziki sauce, 1 Tablespoon feta, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
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Notes
Yield: Makes 12 meatballs, about 50 grams each
Make Ahead Instructions: The tzatziki sauce can be made several days ahead and veggies chopped hours ahead of time, stored in the fridge.
Freezing Instructions: Raw or cooked meatballs can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw raw meatballs completely before cooking as instructed.
Gluten-free Adaptations: Use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 969mg | Potassium: 770mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 509IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 4mg
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