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Greek Meatball Bowl Recipe – Fresh, Flavor-Packed & Meal Prep Friendly

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These Greek meatball bowls combine juicy, oven-baked meatballs with rice, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki for a satisfying, meal-prep-friendly Mediterranean meal.

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground beef, turkey, or lamb

  • 1 egg

  • ⅓ cup breadcrumbs or almond flour

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped

  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped

  • 1½ tsp dried oregano

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the Tzatziki:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt

  • ½ cup grated cucumber (drained)

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill

  • ¼ tsp salt

For the Bowls:

  • 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice

  • Cherry tomatoes, halved

  • Cucumber, sliced

  • Red onion, thinly sliced

  • Feta cheese

  • Kalamata olives

  • Fresh parsley or dill

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix meatball ingredients in a bowl and form into 1½-inch balls.

  2. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes.

  3. While baking, cook rice or grain of choice and prepare toppings.

  4. Mix all tzatziki ingredients in a bowl and chill.

  5. Assemble bowls with rice, 3–4 meatballs, fresh toppings, and tzatziki.

Notes

  • Store components separately for meal prep.

  • For dairy-free: use coconut yogurt and omit feta.

  • Serve warm or cold — both are delicious.