Greek Meatball Bowls 🥗:
Ingredients 🥒
For the Meatballs:
– 1 pound ground beef or lamb 🥩
– 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 🍞
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 🌿
– 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano 🌿
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 🌰
– 1 egg 🥚
– Salt and pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
For the Bowls:
– 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice 🍚
– 1 cucumber, diced 🥒
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
– 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
– 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted 🫒
– 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 🧀
– 1/2 lemon, juiced 🍋
– 2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
– Salt and pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
Preparation 🍳
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). 🕒🔥
2. Make Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef or lamb, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. 🥩🌿🥚
3. Bake: Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown. 🍲🔥
4. Prepare Bowls: While the meatballs are baking, prepare the bowls by dividing the cooked quinoa or rice among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. 🥒🍅🧀
5. Dress and Serve: Drizzle the bowls with olive oil and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Top each bowl with the baked meatballs and serve. These Greek Meatball Bowls are a fresh, flavorful, and satisfying meal! 😋🍽️