Description
Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Tzatziki are a flavorful, healthy twist on traditional meatballs. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these lentil-based delights are infused with Mediterranean herbs and spices. Paired with a creamy homemade tzatziki, they make for the perfect appetizer or main dish that will impress your guests and keep your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked brown or green lentils
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and excess moisture squeezed out
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of half a lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, parsley, garlic, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and firm.
- For tzatziki, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl; stir until smooth.
- Serve meatballs warm drizzled with tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg