Description
These Mediterranean-inspired bowls are bursting with juicy homemade meatballs, crisp veggies, creamy yogurt sauce, and salty bites of feta and olives. They’re easy to prep, store beautifully, and taste like sunshine in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
• 12 oz (350g) ground beef
• 1 tbsp dried mint
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• ½ red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 scallion, chopped
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• Black pepper to taste
For the Bowls:
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• Feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 scallions, sliced
• Olives (Kalamata preferred)
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
Instructions
Make the Meatballs:
In a bowl, mix all meatball ingredients. Roll into small balls. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook meatballs over medium heat until browned and cooked through (about 8–10 minutes).
Prep Yogurt Sauce:
Mix Greek yogurt with minced garlic, salt, and a bit of cucumber for a quick tzatziki-style dip.
Assemble the Bowls:
Divide lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, feta, olives, and scallions among your containers. Add 3–4 meatballs per bowl. Serve with a dollop of yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Fat: 24g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 9g per serving
- Protein: 22g per serving