Description
Greek Meatballs – a delicious Greek meatball recipe served with whipped feta, lemon quinoa and pickled veggies!
Ingredients
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Whipped Feta:
- 8oz feta cheese
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 4 teaspoons high-quality olive oil
- 2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh mint leaves, minced
- 2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Lemon Garlic Quinoa:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 3/4 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 cups quinoa
- 2–3 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Greek Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup fine almond flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
Instructions
Whipped Feta:
- Add ingredients to food processor (crumble the feta so it whips more easily).
- Process mixture on high until the consistency is smooth.
- Taste and adjust any salt or other flavor, as necessary.
Lemon Garlic Quinoa:
- Bring a medium saucepan to medium-high heat. Add oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add garlic and move around the pan until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add water (or chicken broth), quinoa, lemon juice and salt. Stir to combine.
- Bring to boil then reduce to a simmer and cover. Let cook 12-15 minutes or until the water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, 5-10 minutes.
- Add lemon zest, oregano and thyme. Stir to combine. Taste and add any additional lemon zest, salt or herbs – as desired.
Greek Meatballs:
- Combine ingredients in a medium mixing bowl; mix.
- Taking one tablespoon of lamb mixture at a time, create meatballs with your hand or a small dough scoop. Place on a plate.
- Bring large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add approximately a tablespoon of olive oil to the pan; swirl to coat.
- Sear the meatballs on all sides.
- Turn heat down to medium/medium-low and continue cooking unit internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (about 10-15 minutes).
Serving:
- Divide Lemon Garlic Quinoa, Whipped Feta and Greek meatballs between bowls. Garnish with some Quick Pickled Veggies if you want!
Notes
- Baked Greek Meatballs: if you want to bake the meatballs simply place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake, middle rack, at 425 degrees F. for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Dairy-Free: feel free to use a dairy-free feta in the whipped feta.