Description
Golden-baked Greek Lentil Meatballs paired with creamy homemade tzatziki sauce for a wholesome vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
1 cup dried green lentils
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil (for sautéing and drizzling)
1 cup plain full-fat yogurt
1 medium cucumber, grated and drained
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
Chopped dill (optional)
Instructions
1. Rinse the lentils under cold water. In a pot, combine with 3 cups water and boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender (20–25 minutes).
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic.
3. In a bowl, mix cooked lentils, sautéed onion and garlic, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Shape the mixture into meatballs and place on a greased baking sheet.
5. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
6. For tzatziki: Mix yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, dill (if using), and salt in a bowl until creamy.
Notes
Serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil and a side of fresh salad or warm pita. Perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Greek Lentil Meatballs, Vegetarian meatballs, Healthy Greek Dinner, Lentil Patties, Tzatziki Sauce