Greek Meatball Bowls
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Author
Alex Snodgrass
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
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1 lb ground lamb (can sub ground beef)
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1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs (I use Aleia Gluten-Free panko)
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1/2 tsp ground cumin
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional, but adds warmth)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 egg
For the bowls:
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2 cups cooked quinoa
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cup cucumber, diced
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1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
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1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
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1/4 cup SideDish Greek Vinaigrette
Method
Make the meatballs:
Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, panko, parsley, garlic, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and egg.
Mix until fully combined. Roll the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 1/2 inches each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Prepare the bowls:
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the bowl ingredients. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions, and divide it between 4 bowls.
Top each bowl with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and a sprinkle of feta cheese (if using).
Once the meatballs are done, place 4-5 meatballs in each bowl on top of the quinoa and veggies. Drizzle generously with SideDish Greek Vinaigrettefor that tangy, zesty flavor that ties everything together.