Greek Beef Meatball Quinoa Bowl
A nourishing Mediterranean bowl featuring tender beef meatballs, fresh veggies, and protein-packed quinoa. Finished with a dollop of creamy tzatziki and crumbled feta.
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Batch friendly: You can easily double the meatball mixture and bake them on a sheet pan at 400°F for 15 minutes to use for lunches all week.
Do these three things first
- 1Cook or warm any pre-cooked grain before assembly
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Place the ground beef in a bowl…
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Place the ground beef in a bowl…
Place the ground beef in a bowl and season with a pinch of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano. Mix gently and roll into 1-inch meatballs.
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Heat a splash of olive oil in…
Heat a splash of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until nicely browned on all sides and cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F.
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While the meatballs cook
While the meatballs cook, dice the cucumber and cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
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Divide the warm cooked quinoa between two…
Divide the warm cooked quinoa between two bowls. Top each with the cooked meatballs, diced cucumber, and tomatoes.
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Finish each bowl with a dollop of…
Finish each bowl with a dollop of tzatziki and crumbled feta. Squeeze a wedge of fresh lemon over the top if you have one on hand.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Batch friendly
Batch friendly: You can easily double the meatball mixture and bake them on a sheet pan at 400°F for 15 minutes to use for lunches all week.
Iron boost
Iron boost: Keep the cherry tomatoes or lemon juice in the recipe! Vitamin C acts as a key to help your body unlock and absorb the plant-based iron found in the quinoa.
Keep it quick
Keep it quick: Using pre-cooked or frozen quinoa packets is a perfect shortcut when you are short on time or energy.
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