November 8, 2017

Greek Meatballs with Avocado Tzatziki Sauce

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Greek Meatballs with Avocado Tzatziki Sauce

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 30 meatballs
Calories 63kcal

Ingredients

Greek Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground lamb or ground beef
  • 1/2 red onion medium, finely diced (about ½ cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander Find HERE
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Avocado Tzatziki

  • 1 avocado
  • 1 cucumber small/medium , cut in half, seeds removed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon red onion diced
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill or mint
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt, leave out for dairy free option
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Meatballs

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine all the meatball ingredients together and form into approximately 1-1/2 to 2 inch balls.
  • Place on a raised edge baking pan and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Serve with avocado tzatziki sauce and enjoy!

Avocado Tzatziki Sauce:

  • Combine all avocado tzatziki sauce ingredients together in a food processor or blender.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy.

Notes

http://www.primallyinspired.com/greek-meatballs-avocado-tzatziki-sauce/

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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Filed Under: Main Dish