Greek Meatballs with Avocado Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
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Serves: Makes about 25-30 Greek meatballs
 
Greek Meatballs with Avocado Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients
For the 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
Avocado Tzatziki:
  • 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
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Combine all the meatball ingredients together and form into approximately 1-1/2 to 2 inch balls.
  3. Place on a raised edge baking pan and bake for 25 minutes.
  4. Serve with avocado tzatziki sauce and enjoy!
Avocado Tzatziki Sauce:
  1. Combine all avocado tzatziki sauce ingredients together in a food processor or blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Notes
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/