- LS

April 29, 2025
Jazz up moist homemade meatballs, seasoned with lemon and fresh dill, with store-bought tzatziki sauce, fresh vegetables, and orzo and you’ve got a home-run one-bowl dinner. Even better: We tell you how to customize the bowls for picky and more adventurous eaters. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Ashley Strickland Freeman.


Mediterranean Meatball and Orzo Bowls
Instructions
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Breadcrumb Magic 🥣Soak panko breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes before mixing with meat to create ultra-tender, juicy meatballs that won't dry out during cooking.
- Flavor Layering Technique 🧄Toast ground cumin in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to the meat mixture to intensify its nutty, aromatic qualities and elevate the overall flavor profile.
- Meatball Uniformity Hack 🔪Use a small ice cream scoop or wet hands to create perfectly uniform meatballs that cook evenly and look professionally prepared.
- Orzo Pro Tip 🍝Rinse orzo under cold water after cooking to stop the cooking process and prevent clumping, ensuring a perfect al dente texture for your Mediterranean bowl.
- Tzatziki Enhancement 🥒Stir a small amount of fresh lemon zest and chopped dill into store-bought tzatziki to instantly elevate its flavor and make it taste homemade.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
Smart Nutrition 
Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Allergen Analysis
Fish Free
Shellfish Free
Treenuts Free
Peanuts Free
Sesame Free
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