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Mediterranean Meatballs with Tzatziki Over Cauliflower Rice - Easy Keto Friendly meal prep Mediterranean Meatballs. Serve them with Greek Salasa and Tzatziki Over Garlic Herb Cauliflower Rice.
I had been wanting to but, since I usually cook full recipes for just Kevin and me, there always seems to be something leftover for him to take to work for lunch.
Then I thought, DUH, what about me?
I am horrible horrible horrible, about planning meals for myself. Breakfast? Lunch? Nine times out of ten it usually fall into the "I have no time to think so I am just going to make/eat the same thing I have for the last week and a half!".
It is so sad really.
Me, the person that has SO many food ideas rambling around inside her head, can't seem to come up with anything imaginative for her own meals SMH.
So, after drooling over so many meal prep picture on Pinterest, and reading tons and TONS of recipes, I decided that I needed to jump on board the wagon and go for a ride.
Yeeeehaaaawww!
There is something wrong with me there really is ?
Mediterranean Meatballs with Tzatziki Over Cauliflower Rice
ingredients:
- 1 pound Certified Angus Beef ® brand beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs* See Notes for Keto & Gluten-Free substitutions
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon minced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- Greek Salsa
- Garlic and Herb Cauliflower Rice
- Tzatziki Sauce
- Pita wedges (for Keto pita try this recipe or these from Amazon)
instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, the remaining parsley, oregano, thyme, basil, marjoram, minced onion, and minced garlic. Form into 16 meatballs (I use a small cookie scoop).
- Place the meatballs on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 15 minutes or until cooked through. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your meatballs.
- When the meatballs are cooked through, remove them from the oven to rest.
- Place 4 meatballs in each container, 1/4th of the cauliflower rice, a scoop of salsa, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce. * See Notes
notes
If you want to microwave the meatballs and cauliflower in the container, remove the salsa and tzatziki sauce beforehand. Can also pack the salsa and tzatziki in individual containers like these.
For Keto meatballs use crushed up pork rinds.
For Gluten-Free meatballs try gluten-free oats blended up a bit in a food processor first. Or try crushing up your favorite gluten-free flax or fiber cereal.
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Sarah Bailey
Oh now this looks like a delicious way to enjoy a meal! I love the sound of mediterranean meat balls as well delicious.
kim
This looks fabulous!! I will definitely be giving this recipe a try!
Erika Ramona
Woah! It looks so heavenly and appetizing to eat! You did a great job on this. Sadly, I am more horrible when it comes to planning my meals, I wish I could also join the meal prep wagon!
Dee Jackson
Oh wow. Everything here looks fantastic and yummy. I'd definitely try this later by myself.
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
They are SO good! 🙂
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
I hope you do, it is really really good!
Unknown
This sounds like a great recipe I need to try. I've never had Mediterranean meatballs but it sounds delicious.
anshul
This sounds really delicious. I would like to try this on some weekend.
Unknown
Mediterranean food is one of my top favs as well. I do meal planning and am going to give your recipe a try. Cauliflower rice sounds great!
duffelbagspouse
Thank you this is one of my favorite things to eat. Its so fresh, clean and reasonably priced to eat Mediterranean.
Unknown
I must confess this looks super yummy! I cant wait to try it over the weekend. Love mediterranean cuisine.
Megan
That lunch looks delicious. What a great recipe. Do you make your own tzatziki sauce?
Kelly Hutchinson
OMGee this sounds amazing! I have never had Mediterranean meatballs, but you can bet I will be having them soon!
Ckrusch
This sounds like a great recipe! I've never had Mediterranean meatballs but they look sooooo good!
Nancy at Whispered Inspirations
WOW! I am totally going to have to try this recipe. It looks stunning. I have never had Mediterranean Meatballs before!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
I am trying to get better. That is why I wanted to make some super yummy recipes to encourage me to do it more 🙂
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Yes I do. The link to the recipe for it is in the recipe above 🙂 I could eat just about anything with tzatziki sauce LOL
Tatanisha Worthey
This looks so yummy. It goes really well with my diet too!
Lavanda Michelle
I rarely eat Mediterranean food. The last time I remember eating it I think it was meatballs! I love finding new recipes. I'm going to have to make it myself.
Unknown
AHH omg! This looks and sounds amazing! My pregnant self was going crazy looking at the photos! lol! I am going to have my husband pick up stuff to make for this!
David Elliott
I've never done Mediterranean meatballs with my daughter. But she seems to love all of the other kinds. I think I will definitely be trying this out as she loves them so much. And I am all for this kind of food. Looks delicious. And you are right, its easy to fall off the wagon without any set plan.
Cynthia Nicoletti
I have never made Mediterranean meatballs a nice change from our traditonal Italian meatballs. Have to give it a try.