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Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Tzatziki

Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Tzatziki for a Healthy Feast

Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Tzatziki offer a healthy, vegetarian twist on traditional meatballs, packed with flavor and nutrients.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 cup Green Lentils Cooked and mashed until mostly smooth.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill Chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Check for gluten-free.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin Omit for a milder flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin for best flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Replace with flax egg for vegan option.
For the Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Use almond yogurt for dairy-free option.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Grated and squeezed dry.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for seasoning.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mash cooked green lentils until mostly smooth in a large mixing bowl. Add breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, dill, oregano, cumin, olive oil, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into meatballs around 1–1.5 inches in diameter and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and firm.
Tzatziki
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and optional dill or mint. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
Serving
  1. Once the meatballs are baked, let them cool slightly and serve with tzatziki, garnished with lemon wedges and cucumber slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Allow tzatziki to chill for at least 20 minutes to enhance flavors. Store leftovers separately in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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