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Greek Meatballs

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 945kcal

Ingredients

Greek Meatballs

  • 4 oz Ground beef
  • 4 oz Ground lamb
  • ¼ cup Breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp Red onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • ½ Egg beaten
  • ½ tsp Dried oregano
  • ½ tsp Ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 TSP Extra-virgin olive oil (for cooking)

Brown Rice Pilaf

  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 TBSP Onion minced
  • 1 Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Brown rice rinsed
  • 1 cup Chicken broth

Deconstructed Greek Salad

  • 2 cups Arugula lightly rinsed and dried
  • 1 Tomato sliced
  • 1 Avocado sliced
  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp Dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • ½ clove Garlic minced
  • ½ block Feta cheese cut into chunks
  • 1 cup Greek olives

Cinnamon Milk

  • 16 oz Almond milk chilled
  • ½ tsp Ground cinnamon

Baklava

  • 2 pieces Baklava store-bought
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Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients as instructed above.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a bowl, combine ground beef, ground lamb, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, egg, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and shape into 1-inch meatballs.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides. Transfer to the oven and cook for 10–12 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  • For the pilaf, heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened. Add rice and broth.Cook according to package directions.Season with salt and pepper.
  • For the salad, top arugula with tomato and avocado slices. Drizzle with olive oil, then top with garlic, oregano, feta, salt, pepper, and olives.
  • For the drink, stir together almond milk and cinnamon until combined.
  • Serve the meatballs with brown rice pilaf, Greek salad, almond milk, and baklava for dessert.

Nutrition

Calories: 945kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 36g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 1556mg | Potassium: 1246mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1484IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 458mg | Iron: 6mg