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Greek Meatballs

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1088kcal

Ingredients

Brown Rice Pilaf

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

Greek Meatballs

  • 4 oz Ground beef
  • 4 oz Ground lamb
  • ¼ cup Breadcrumbs
  • 2 TBSP Red onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • ½ tsp Dried oregano
  • ½ tsp Ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil

Deconstructed Greek-Inspired Salad

  • 2 cups Arugula
  • 1 Tomato sliced
  • 1 Avocado sliced
  • ½ clove Garlic diced
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp Dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 oz Feta cheese sliced or cut into chunks
  • ½ cup Greek olives

Chamomile Tea

  • 4 cups Water
  • 2 Chamomile tea bags

Baklava

  • 2 pieces Baklava store-bought
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Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients as instructed above.
  • 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.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a bowl, combine ground beef, ground lamb, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, 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 salad, top arugula with tomato and avocado slices. Drizzle with olive oil, then top with garlic, oregano, feta, salt, pepper, and olives.
  • Bring the water to a boil, remove from heat, and add the chamomile tea bags. Steep for about 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
  • Serve the meatballs with brown rice pilaf, Greek salad, chamomile tea, and baklava for dessert.

Nutrition

Calories: 1088kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 76g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 42g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1546mg | Potassium: 1287mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1413IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 321mg | Iron: 7mg