Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki, Rice & Fresh Veggies
Indulge in a healthy and satisfying dinner with this Greek Meatball Bowl featuring Tzatziki, Rice, and Fresh Veggies. This incredible 7-ingredient recipe is designed for those busy weeknights when you crave something delicious yet nutrient-packed. Juicy meatballs, creamy tzatziki, and vibrant veggies come together to create a meal that delights the senses while being easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano or Greek seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef with oregano or Greek seasoning.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (1 to 1.5 inches) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the tzatziki sauce, mix Greek yogurt with diced cucumber and a pinch of salt; add minced garlic if desired.
- Prepare rice according to package directions while meatballs are baking.
- Dice tomatoes and any additional vegetables you prefer.
- Assemble each bowl starting with rice, topped with meatballs, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg