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Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Tzatziki

Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Tzatziki: Flavorful & Healthy!

Enjoy Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Tzatziki, a nutritious and delicious dinner option packed with Mediterranean flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 cup Green Lentils cooked until tender
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free if needed
  • 1 small Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill or mint
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan option
For the Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or almond yogurt for dairy-free
  • 1 medium Cucumber grated and squeezed of excess water
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice or lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill or mint
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Transfer pre-cooked green lentils to a mixing bowl and mash until mostly smooth.
  3. Combine the mashed lentils with breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, dill, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, olive oil, and egg.
  4. Form small meatballs (1 to 1.5 inches in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway for even browning.
  6. Prepare the tzatziki by whisking together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
  7. Chill the tzatziki in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before serving with meatballs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make sure to cook the lentils properly and avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs light and fluffy.

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