Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Greece with these delightful Gyro Bowls featuring juicy meatballs, creamy tzatziki, zesty lemon rice, and refreshing cucumber salad. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe brings a wholesome yet satisfying dish to your table. Each bowl is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground lamb (or beef/pork)
- ¼ cup minced onion
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup plain yogurt (for tzatziki)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, onion, garlic, egg, feta cheese, Greek seasoning, and salt. Mix well.
- Form small meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- For tzatziki, mix yogurt with grated cucumber, minced garlic, mint, dill, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl; refrigerate.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and stir in cooked rice with lemon juice and salt until well combined.
- To assemble your bowls: layer lemon rice at the bottom followed by meatballs and tzatziki; top with cucumber salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg