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GREEK MEATBALL BOWL WITH TZATZIKI, RICE & FRESH VEGGIES Recipe

GREEK MEATBALL BOWL WITH TZATZIKI, RICE & FRESH VEGGIES Recipe
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Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Greek Meatball Bowl featuring succulent meatballs, creamy tzatziki, fluffy rice, and fresh veggies. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is visually stunning and packed with deliciousness that will impress family and friends. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, it’s a delightful way to bring people together over a shared love for good food.

Ingredients

Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Tzatziki:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
  • 1 medium cucumber, grated
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Other Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1 cup fresh veggies (e.g., diced tomatoes and bell peppers)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, mix ground chicken or turkey, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  4. While meatballs bake, prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  5. Cook rice according to package instructions.
  6. Assemble bowls with rice as the base topped with meatballs, fresh veggies, and tzatziki sauce.

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