Description
Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Tzatziki are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional meatballs, perfect for any meal. These meatballs are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, bursting with Mediterranean flavors from fresh herbs and spices. Paired with a creamy tzatziki sauce, they make for an irresistible dish that your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils (cooked)
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt (for tzatziki)
- 1/2 medium cucumber (grated)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse lentils under cold water, then cook in boiling water for about 20 minutes until tender. Drain excess water.
- In a skillet, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- In a bowl, combine cooked lentils, sautéed onions and garlic, parsley, oregano, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- For tzatziki, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg