Greek Style “Meatballs”

One of my go-to meals is any type of Greek/Mediterranean bowl. I find them super easy to assemble and there are lots of options to mix and match. The one place that I lack when eating this way is in the protein department.

These Greek-inspired meatless “meatballs” are utterly delicious and amp up the protein of any dish. I prefer to eat them in a bowl, with a few of my favorite dishes combined to create the perfect meal. They’re a little spicy, tangy, and of course, juicy.

Ingredients

• 24 oz ground Impossible Beef

• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs

• 1 egg

• 3 garlic cloves

• 1/2 large red onion, diced or grated

• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

• 4 mint leaves, chopped

• 1/8 tsp dried oregano

• 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

• 1 lemon, zested

• 1/2 tsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 F.

2. Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl. Mix well until all parts are evenly distributed. (Pro tip: for easier rolling, pop the mixture into the fridge for an hour before assembling the meatballs).

3. Shape into rounded balls, making about 20 large meatballs 1 1/2 inches across. For more meatballs roll them a bit smaller, about 1 inch across. If you choose to make smaller meatballs keep a closer eye on them in the oven as cooking times may vary.

4. Place the meatballs on a lined baking sheet.

5. Cook for 20 minutes on the middle rack of the oven.

6. Enjoy with whatever your tastebuds desire

*I assembled mine with seasoned cous cous, cooked zucchini, cucumber-tomato-olive salad, and tzatziki. Some other great options include pita, feta, or chickpeas.