Easy and Healthy Greek Meatballs
Looking for a tasty recipe to whip up? Try these Easy and Healthy Greek Meatballs. They're gluten-free,grain-free, and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
- MEATBALLS
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup parsley minced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint minced
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup feta
- 3/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp sumac
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1/2 red onion minced or grated
- 3 garlic cloves grated or minced
- 3/4 tsp dried oregano
- avocado oil about 2 tbsp each batch
- GREEK SALAD
- 1 head romaine chopped
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 mini cucumber halved then sliced
- 1 tsp dried mint for garnish
- 3 tbsp fresh mint and/or parsley for garnish
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- feta for topping
- DRESSING
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard or red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
- OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
- cooked rice
- hummus
- tzatziki
- labneh
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add all of the MEATBALL ingredients. Using your hands, mix the meat ingredients well. Next, use a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon to scoop out the chicken mixture and use your hands to form into meatballs.
- When the meatballs are formed, heat a large skillet over medium heat and then add a tablespoon of oil. Next add the meatballs to the hot skillet and cook for roughly 3-4 minutes per side. This may have to be done in two batches depending on the size of your skillet.
- Next, make the dressing by whisking all the ingredients together. Set aside.
- For the salad, add all the ingredients into a large bowl and tossing it with the dressing.
- Serve the meatballs over cooked rice, chopped salad, hummus, and tzatziki sauce.