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Irresistible Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Tzatziki

Golden baked lentil meatballs infused with Greek herbs and spices, served with creamy homemade tzatziki.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Lentil Meatballs
  • 2 cups cooked lentils well-drained
  • 1 egg or flax egg
  • 0.75 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cucumber grated and drained
  • 1 clove garlic grated

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Sauté onion in olive oil until soft, add garlic briefly, then cool.
  3. Mash lentils in a bowl and combine with remaining meatball ingredients.
  4. Form mixture into balls and arrange on baking sheet.
  5. Bake 22–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden.
  6. Mix all tzatziki ingredients in a bowl and chill until serving.

Notes

Serve warm with pita, salad, or grain bowls.