Description
A delicious and nutritious dish combining savory meatballs with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the ground meat with breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare couscous according to package instructions.
- Dice cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice red onions.
- Layer couscous, meatballs, cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions in bowls. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce before serving.
Notes
Serve warm and garnished with fresh herbs if desired. Pairs well with a crisp salad or pita bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: meatballs, Mediterranean, Greek, healthy bowl, tzatziki