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Irresistible Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Creamy Tzatziki: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

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Ingredients

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  • For the Lentil Meatballs:
  • 1 cup dry lentils (green or brown)
  • 2 ½ cups water (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • For the Creamy Tzatziki:
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
  • 1 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill or mint, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Creating Irresistible Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Creamy Tzatziki is straightforward and achievable with these easy-to-follow steps:

  1. Cook the Lentils: Rinse the lentils and add them to a pot with water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Vegetables: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
  3. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils, sautéed onions and garlic, grated carrot, spices (cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper), breadcrumbs, and fresh parsley. Mix until well combined.
  4. Shape Meatballs: With your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the meatballs for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through until they are golden brown.
  6. Make Tzatziki: While the meatballs are baking, prepare the tzatziki. In a bowl, mix the yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill or mint, and salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
  7. Serve: Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

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