Greek Meatballs with Avocado Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Author: Kelly from Primally Inspired
Serves: Makes about 25-30 Greek meatballs
- 1 lb. ground lamb (or ground beef)
- ½ medium red onion, finely diced (about ½ cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- zest of ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander (Find HERE)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- sea salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 avocado
- 1 small/medium cucumber or ½ large cucumber, cut in half and seeds scraped out with a spoon
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon red onion, diced
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or mint, depending on your preference)
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (leave out for dairy free option)
- sea salt and pepper, to taste
- 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!
- Combine all avocado tzatziki sauce ingredients together in a food processor or blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
If you eat dairy: Adding ¼ cup feta cheese to the meatballs and/or the Avocado Tzatziki Sauce (seriously, either one!) is SO GOOD!
Recipe by Primally Inspired at https://www.primallyinspired.com/greek-meatballs-avocado-tzatziki-sauce/
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