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Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Creamy Tzatziki

Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Creamy Tzatziki Bliss

Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Creamy Tzatziki is a quick and healthy dish that bursts with Mediterranean flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 cup Green Lentils
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Substitute with gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Can be swapped for cilantro or omitted
  • 1 tablespoon Dill Mint can be used as a substitute
  • 1 small Onion Can substitute with shallots
  • 2 cloves Garlic Use fresh or granulated
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Optional spices like chili powder can be added
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any neutral cooking oil can be used
  • 1 large Egg For egg-free option, replace with flax egg
For the Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Substitute with dairy-free yogurt for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber Can be omitted if unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Vinegar can be used as an alternative
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Meatball Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the green lentils in a bowl until mostly smooth, leaving some texture.
  3. Blend in the breadcrumbs, minced onion, garlic, chopped parsley, dill, cumin, salt, pepper, olive oil, and the egg. Mix just until combined.
  4. Scoop the mixture into balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown.
  6. Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra crispness; watch closely so they don’t burn.
Tzatziki Preparation
  1. Prepare the tzatziki by whisking together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and any additional herbs. Chill for at least 20 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve the meatballs warm alongside the tzatziki, garnished with lemon wedges and cucumber slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs freeze well for up to 2 months, making them perfect for meal prep and quick dinners.

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