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Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Tzatziki

Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Tzatziki: A Flavorful Delight

Enjoy Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Tzatziki, a nutritious and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish that delights both kids and adults.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 cup Green Lentils Cooked until tender
  • 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs Gluten-free if necessary
  • 1 medium Onion Minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 0.25 cup Parsley Fresh, chopped
  • 0.25 cup Dill Fresh, chopped
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Cumin Optional
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
For the Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • 0.5 cup Cucumber Grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spoon or scoop

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mash the cooked lentils, then mix with breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, dill, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, olive oil, and egg until combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through for even browning.
  5. While the meatballs bake, combine yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make tzatziki. Chill for at least 20 minutes.
  6. Serve the meatballs with tzatziki, garnished with lemon wedges and cucumber slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These meatballs are great for meal prep and perfect for family dinners.

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