Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Tzatziki, a wholesome twist on traditional comfort food. These golden-brown meatballs are packed with earthy lentils, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices, all perfectly complemented by a creamy tzatziki sauce. Ideal for dinner parties or meal prep, this dish is both healthy and satisfying, promising to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried green lentils
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water, then cook in a pot with three cups of water over medium heat for about 25 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion for about five minutes until translucent.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked lentils, sautéed onions, minced garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Shape the mixture into small balls (about two tablespoons each) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Flip halfway through for even cooking.
- For the tzatziki sauce, mix Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl; chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg