Greek Lamb Meatball Bowls

Name: Greek Lamb Meatball Bowls
Ingredients: 1 pound of ground lamb; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. cayenne; 1/4 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp. paprika; 1/4 tsp. coriander; 1-2 Tbsp. fresh mint (chopped finely); 1 garlic clove (minced); 1/2 cup of red onion (minced); 1 large sweet potato or yam (washed and cut in small cubes); 2 large or 3-5 smaller beets (washed and cut in small cubes); 1-2 Tbsp. of avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; FOR THE TZATZIKI:; 1 cup of plain yogurt (see notes if dairy free); 2 Tbsp. fresh dill (chopped finely); 1 garlic clove (minced); 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; Salt and pepper to taste; OPTIONAL:; 2-3 oz. of goat or feta cheese (crumbled)

Calories 1529kcal

Ingredients

FOR THE MEATBALLS:

1 pound of ground lamb
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. coriander
1-2 Tbsp. fresh mint chopped finely
1 garlic clove minced
1/2 cup of red onion minced

FOR THE BEETS AND SWEET POTATOES

1 large sweet potato or yam washed and cut in small cubes
2 large or 3-5 smaller beets washed and cut in small cubes
1-2 Tbsp. of avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE TZATZIKI:
1 cup of plain yogurt see notes if dairy free
2 Tbsp. fresh dill chopped finely
1 garlic clove minced
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
OPTIONAL:
2-3 oz. of goat or feta cheese crumbled

Instructions

Turn on the oven to 400 degrees F.
Prep potatoes and beets. Spread them onto a baking sheet and add oil, salt, and pepper. Mix around until coated evenly. Cook for 25-30 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, add lamb, spices, garlic, onions, and mint. Combine all ingredients together with your hands. Once easily mixed, roll into 1-1.5 inch balls by hand. Place on baking sheet. Bake in oven for 18-22 minutes. Meatballs are done when they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
In a small bowl, mix all tzatziki ingredients until evenly combined. Set aside or refrigerate if prepped ahead of time.
When meatballs, potatoes and beets are done, add to a bowl. Use tzatziki for dressing. Add optional goat or feta cheese.

Notes

Tzatziki will be more flavorful if made ahead of time. If you avoid dairy, I have found that plain, unsweetened coconut milk or cashew milk yogurts taste best. If you avoid nightshades, skip the cayenne, cumin, and paprika; double the cinnamon portion and add more fresh herbs (i.e. more mint, oregano, or dill). This recipe is gluten free. I recommend pairing this with a side salad to obtain your optimal vegetable intake for this meal. Enjoy!