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Easy and Healthy Greek Meatballs

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Next, make the dressing by whisking all the ingredients together. Set aside.
  4. For the salad, add all the ingredients into a large bowl and tossing it with the dressing.
  5. Serve the meatballs over cooked rice, chopped salad, hummus, and tzatziki sauce.