Classic Mediterranean Meatballs Bowl
A comforting bowl of flavored meatballs, hearty grains, and vibrant veggies, perfect for a healthy yet indulgent meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free (optional)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- Feta cheese for topping
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, egg, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Mix until well combined and form into meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the quinoa or rice according to package instructions.
- In a serving bowl, layer the cooked quinoa or rice, and top it with the baked meatballs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and olives.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.
Notes
For juicier meatballs, don’t overwork the meat mixture. You can swap different proteins or add herbs and spices for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg