Ingredients
– For the Meatballs:
– 1 pound ground beef (or lamb)
– 3 tablespoons harissa paste
– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 egg
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– Salt and pepper to taste
– For the Bowl:
– 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
– 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
– 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
– Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
– For the Lemon Tzatziki:
– 1 cup Greek yogurt
– 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
– Juice of 1 lemon
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– Salt and pepper to taste
With these essential ingredients, you’ll be well on your way to crafting a stunning Harissa Meatball Bowl!
Instructions
Creating the Harissa Meatball Bowl with Feta Red Peppers & Lemon Tzatziki can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, harissa paste, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
3. Form Meatballs: Using your hands, shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
4. Bake the Meatballs: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
5. Prepare the Tzatziki: While the meatballs are baking, prepare the lemon tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until well combined and set aside.
6. Cook Quinoa or Rice: If you haven’t done so already, cook your quinoa or rice according to package instructions.
7. Assemble the Bowls: In serving bowls, start with a base of cooked quinoa or rice. Top each bowl with a generous portion of meatballs, crumbled feta cheese, and roasted red peppers.
8. Drizzle Tzatziki: Add a spoonful of lemon tzatziki over the top of each bowl, and garnish with fresh parsley.
9. Serve: Enjoy your Harissa Meatball Bowl warm, savoring the burst of flavors from each ingredient.
These straightforward instructions will guide you to successfully create this incredible dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bowls
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 28g