Dinner for 4

Mediterranean Meatball Bowl

Name: Mediterranean Meatball Bowl
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 egg; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion; 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill; 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp canola oil; 1 tbsp butter; 3 cups lemon rice; 1/2 cup tzatziki

$11.27for 445 minServes 4

Ground chicken meatballs bake with feta, herbs, and garlic, then pair with warm lemon rice and cool tzatziki.

Mediterranean Meatball Bowl with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Sandwich bread, a little$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Swiss, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Red onions, a little$1.49/lb typical	a little	$0.06Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.25Typical price
	Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 8$0.60 each typical	8	$4.80Typical price
	Alfredo, 4.25 oz$0.18/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.77Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.27

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Mediterranean High-protein Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.82 per serving$11.27 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 egg
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp canola oil
1 tbsp butter
3 cups lemon rice
1/2 cup tzatziki

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
Mix the chicken, breadcrumbs, feta, egg, garlic, onion, dill, mint, oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes.
Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs and place them in the pan.
Bake the meatballs for 18 to 20 minutes, until the centers reach 165 F.
Warm the lemon rice in a covered skillet with the butter and 2 tablespoons water for 5 minutes.
Divide the rice among bowls, add the meatballs, and top with tzatziki.

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