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Greek Lentil Meatballs with Tzatziki
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Greek Lentil Meatballs with Tzatziki

50 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€
from @avocado_skillet2 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • cooked brown lentils (cooked, drained (canned is fine))Pantry300 g
  • red onion (finely chopped)Produce0.5 pieces
  • bread crumbsBakery90 g
  • fresh mint (chopped)Produce15 g
  • fresh parsley (chopped)Produce15 g
  • tomato pastePantry30 g
  • eggDairy1 piece
  • saltSpices4 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • paprikaSpices1 g
  • oregano (dried)Spices500 mg
  • soy saucePantry15 ml
  • lemon (juiced, divided between meatballs and tzatziki)Produce1 piece
  • yogurtDairy125 g
  • cucumber (shredded)Produce40 g
  • garlic (clove, minced)Produce1 piece
  • fresh dill (chopped)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

207kcal

Carbs
33 g
Proteins
11 g
Fat
4 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Food processor
  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Preheat the oven

    • Preheat the oven to 220 °C (425 °F).
    Step 1

  2. Blend the meatball mixture

    • Add the lentils, red onion, bread crumbs, mint, parsley, tomato paste, egg, salt, black pepper, paprika, oregano, soy sauce and lemon juice to a food processor.
    • Pulse until combined but not pureed, keeping a little texture.
    Step 2

  3. Shape the meatballs

    • Roll the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
    Step 3

  4. Bake the meatballs

    • Bake the meatballs until firm and golden.
    Step 4

  5. Make the tzatziki

    • Mix the yogurt, shredded cucumber, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, garlic and dill in a bowl.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

    • Serve the meatballs with the tzatziki and sides of choice, such as vegetables and cooked grains.
    Step 6
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