Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Lamb or Beef or ground turkey for a leaner option
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Salt, to taste
- 1 tsp Black Pepper, to taste
- 1 large Egg for binding
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil for drizzling
- 2 cups Cooked Quinoa or Rice
- 1 cup Cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 small Red Onion, sliced
- 1 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 2 Lemon Wedges for serving
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 small Cucumber, grated
- 1 tbsp Dill
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground lamb or beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix gently.
- Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle meatballs with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- In serving bowls, layer cooked quinoa or rice, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add baked meatballs on top of layered ingredients.
- Finish with tzatziki sauce, crumbled feta, and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Chill tzatziki for enhanced flavors.
- Feel free to customize protein and veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean