The Keto Greek Meatball Bowl with tzatziki, rice & fresh vegetables is a healthy meal. We prepare this ground beef, parsley, almond flour, black pepper, oregano, garlic, olive oil, egg, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, salt, cucumber, cauliflower rice, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and lettuce or mixed greens. You can purchase all these ingredients from grocery shops. You can make these meatballs earlier, as we store it in the freezer for sixty days. This meatball contains six grams of net carbs and 420 kcal. We make this meatball in forty minutes. The Keto Greek Meatball Bowl with tzatziki, rice & fresh vegetables is perfect for starters, breakfasts, snacks, occasions, lunches, celebrations, special parties, dinners, sides and events. You can serve this meatball with keto lemon butter asparagus, almond flour pita bread, Greek cucumber feta salad, garlic herb yogurt dip, or cucumber mint infused water.
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STATS:
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Prep duration: 20 minutes
- Diet: Keto
- Course: Main Course
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Portion size: 1 bowl
- Cooking mode: Stovetop
- Total servings: 4 servings
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 40 minutes
TOOLS:
- Mixing bowls
- Skillet
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Box grater
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS:
GREEK MEATBALL:
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic
- Half tsp black pepper
- One tbsp parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp oregano
- Half tsp salt
TZATZIKI SAUCE:
- 1 cup high-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 tsp salt
BOWL ASSEMBLY:
- 2 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup lettuce or mixed greens
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
INGREDIENT NOTES:
GROUND BEEF:
- Ground beef is used to give a protein foundation and an indulgent taste. We can alternate it with ground chicken, pork, ground meat, or turkey.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Almond flour aids in combining the mixture to form the meatballs. Utilize a tiny quantity of coconut flour, crumbled pork rinds or ground flaxseed meal.
CAULIFLOWER RICE:
- Cauliflower rice is used in the dish instead of regular rice. It helps to keep the dish keto. You can also use konjac rice instead for this purpose.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Greek yogurt provides a savory and tarty flavor to the meatballs. It also makes the foundation of creamy tzatziki sauce. You can use labneh, coconut yogurt, or sour cream instead.
CHERRY TOMATOES:
- Cherry tomatoes help to lightly sweeten these meatballs with a fresh taste. We can replace them with chopped cucumber, diced roma tomatoes, or slices of mini sweet pepper.
LEMON JUICE:
- Lemon juice delivers a tarty flavor to the tzatziki sauce. Use the lime juice, or apple cider vinegar as its substitute.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Stir the pepper, garlic, almond flour, salt, egg, oregano, & parsley in a big vessel.Whisk them completely till they are equally mixed.
- Make small size meatballs from the mixture.
- Place the skillet on a burner and slightly warm the olive oil in it.
- Include the meatballs in a pan & cook for twelve minutes till completely prepared and uniformly browned.
- Stir the grated cucumber, salt, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, & garlic.
- Mix them properly & chill till required to utilize.
- Slowly cook the cauliflower rice in a skillet alongside a little quantity of olive oil for six minutes till it is tender.
- Arrange the cauliflower rice at the foundation and then assemble.
- Place the meatballs alongside red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber & lettuce, on the surface.
- Spread the tzatziki sauce on the veggies & meatballs .
- Pour the olive oil if required.
TIPS:
- You can use roasted cauliflower rice for more flavor.
- Make meatballs with lightly wet hands to avoid sticking.
- Utilize fresh herbs to improve the aromatic taste.
- Cool the meatballs for some time, so their juicy texture will remain the same.
- Squeeze extra moisture from the cucumber to prevent liquid tzatziki.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SIDES:
- Greek Cauliflower Salad
- Roasted Garlic Zucchini
- Mediterranean Eggplant Bake
- Keto Lemon Butter Asparagus
- Garlic Sautéed Spinach
KETO BREAD:
- Almond Flour Pita Bread
- Keto Flatbread
- Cloud Bread
- Coconut Flour Wraps
- Keto Naan Bread
SALADS:
- Greek Cucumber Feta Salad
- Keto Avocado Salad
- Mediterranean Olive Salad
- Low-Carb Tomato Cucumber Salad
- Keto Arugula Parmesan Salad
SAUCES & DIPS:
- Keto Hummus
- Feta Cheese Dip
- Garlic Herb Yogurt Dip
- Avocado Tzatziki
- Keto Tahini Sauce
DRINKS:
- Sparkling Lemon Water
- Cucumber Mint Infused Water
- Iced Green Tea
- Keto Lemonade
- Unsweetened Herbal Tea
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place the vegetables, tzatziki, & meatballs individually in a closed bowl and store them for three days.
FREEZER:
- Store the cooked meatballs for almost two months.
FAQs:
Are these meatballs perfect for keto?
Yes, we prepare these meatballs with keto items.
Can I bake these meatballs?
- Yes, you can bake these meatballs for eighteen minutes at 200 degree C till completely prepared.
May I prepare the tzatziki non-dairy?
- Yes, you can use the non-dairy sour cream or unsweetened coconut yogurt instead.
Will I include several vegetables?
- Yes, utilize the spinach, olives, bell peppers, or radishes in these meatballs.
Can we make cauliflower rice and meatballs earlier?
- Yes, you can make these meatballs & cauliflower rice earlier & assemble them when required to eat.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 420 kcal
Sodium: 520 mg
Net carbs: 6 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 3 g
Fats: 27 g
Proteins: 32 g
Portion: 1 bowl
Total carbs: 9 g