Greek Meatball Bowl with Savory Lamb and Quinoa
By Isabella Quinn
Servings
4
The Greek Meatball Bowl features lamb meatballs and vegetables with quinoa. This hearty meal is a convenient Mediterranean option for busy weeknights and other casual dining occasions. Toppings for the Greek Meatball Bowl include cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce. The Greek Meatball Bowl is a nutritious, flavorful meal choice.
Ingredients
- •500 g round lamb (Choose good-quality lamb for rich flavor)
- •1 cup breadcrumbs (Fresh breadcrumbs work best)
- •1 large egg (Helps bind the meat mixture)
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •½ teaspoon ground cumin
- •½ teaspoon garlic powder
- •¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- •2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- •salt (to taste)
- •black pepper (to taste)
- •1 cup quinoa (Packaged dry, rinse before cooking)
- •2 cups water
- •1 medium cucumber, diced
- •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- •½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- •¼ cup sliced kalamata olives
- •½ cup tzatziki sauce
- •1 tablespoon lemon juice
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, breadcrumbs, egg, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, finely chopped red onion, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Use your hands to knead the mixture until well combined, ensuring that all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- 4
Shape the meat mixture into 12-14 equal meatballs about the size of a golf ball.
- 5
Place the formed meatballs evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- 6
Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness, then bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
- 8
Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- 9
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create a dressing.
- 10
Divide the cooked quinoa among your serving bowls, then top with baked meatballs, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, and kalamata olives.
- 11
Drizzle each bowl with tzatziki sauce and the lemon-olive oil dressing.
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