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Greek Meatball and Orzo Bowls with Tzatziki
45 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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45 min
45 minGreek Meatball and Orzo Bowls with Tzatziki
what you need
Ingredients
Greek yoghurtDairy400 g
breadcrumbsBakery50 g
pork minceMeat500 g
garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
dried dillSpices3 g- dried oreganoSpices6 g
- chilli flakesSpices1 g
lemon (zested and juiced)Produce1 piece
feta cheese (crumbled)Dairy100 g
extra virgin olive oilPantry30 ml
honeyPantry30 ml
cucumber (part grated, part thinly sliced)Produce1 piece
dried orzoGrains240 g
fresh rocketProduce60 g- fresh mint (finely chopped)Produce15 g
fresh parsley (finely chopped)Produce15 g- cherry tomatoes (quartered)Produce150 g
red onion (thinly sliced)Produce1 piece
per serving
Nutrition
571kcal
- Carbs
- 51 g
- Proteins
- 33 g
- Fat
- 26 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Mixing bowl
Frying pan
Saucepan
Grater
Colander
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Soak the breadcrumbs and make the meatball mixture
- In a mixing bowl, combine part of the yoghurt with the breadcrumbs and a dash of water.
- Leave to sit for 5 minutes, then add the pork mince, garlic, dried dill, dried oregano, chilli flakes and lemon zest.
- Crumble in half of the feta, season with pepper and a little salt, then roll into 16-20 even sized balls.
- Step 2
Cook the meatballs
- Bring a frying pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil and cook the meatballs until golden brown and cooked through, gently turning so all sides caramelise.
- Lower the heat, drizzle over the honey and swirl in the pan to coat.
- Step 3
Cook the orzo
- Cook the orzo as per pack instructions.
- Strain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Step 4
Make the tzatziki
- Grate part of the cucumber and press in a paper towel to remove excess water.
- Combine in a bowl with the remaining yoghurt, garlic, dill, lemon juice and seasoning to taste.
- Step 5
Assemble the bowls
- Toss the orzo, rocket and half of the herbs with a drizzle of oil, then divide into four bowls.
- Top with the meatballs, thinly slice the remaining cucumber and divide amongst the bowls with the tomatoes and onion.
- Spoon the tzatziki into the bowls, sprinkle with the remaining herbs and crumble the leftover feta over top.