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Irresistible Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Tzatziki

Golden baked Greek-style lentil meatballs 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: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lentil Meatballs
  • 2 cups cooked lentils
  • 0.75 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup cucumber grated and drained
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Food processor (optional)
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mash cooked lentils in a large bowl until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
  3. Add breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, herbs, spices, egg, olive oil, and mix until combined.
  4. Roll mixture into evenly sized meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and firm.
  6. Mix all tzatziki ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  7. Serve warm lentil meatballs with chilled tzatziki sauce.

Notes

For extra crispness, brush meatballs lightly with olive oil before baking.