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Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Tzatziki

Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Tzatziki

Delicious Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs served with refreshing Tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 meatballs
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs

  • 1 cup Green Lentils cooked until tender and mashed
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs substitute with gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped yellow or sweet onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley or substitute with fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano check for gluten-free options
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin adjust for milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 large Egg or substitute with a flax egg for vegan version

For the Tzatziki

  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or use thick almond yogurt for dairy-free
  • 1 medium Grated Cucumber squeeze dry before mixing
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice to adjust taste preference

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mash the cooked green lentils in a large bowl, then add breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, herbs, cumin, olive oil, egg, salt, and pepper; gently mix.
  • Form the lentil mixture into balls about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and firm; broil for 1 to 2 minutes for extra crispiness.
  • Prepare the tzatziki by whisking Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and herbs in a bowl; chill for at least 20 minutes.
  • Serve warm meatballs with a dollop of tzatziki, garnished with lemon wedges and cucumber slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Gluten-Free, Healthy, Lentil Meatballs, tzatziki, vegan
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