Mediterranean Meatball Power Bowl

@shredhappens

Servings

This Mediterranean Meatball Power Bowl is one of Kaizen co-founders Arash Hashemi and Madalina Defta's favorite high protein meals. Arash recently shared it on Good Morning America while announcing his upcoming cookbook, shredhappens: High Protein, Big Flavor.

As a special sneak peek from the cookbook, we're excited to share the full recipe with you. We hope you enjoy it as much as Arash and Madalina do.

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef or lamb (or a mix)
1/2 small onion, finely diced
1 egg
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1/3 cup crumbled feta
3/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon each paprika, dried thyme, sumac, Aleppo pepper (or chili flakes)
1/2 teaspoon cumin

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1 box Kaizen Rice

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Cucumber, diced
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Red onion, thinly sliced
Fresh herbs (dill, mint, parsley)

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3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, onion, egg, mozzarella, feta, and parsley. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, sumac, Aleppo pepper, and cumin, and mix until well incorporated.
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes (or a few hours if time allows) to help the flavors develop.
Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the mixture into evenly sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
While the meatballs cook, prepare your Kaizen Rice (or your preferred base) and chop the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and fresh herbs. In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon zest, and lemon juice to make the sauce, then season with salt and pepper.
To assemble, add the base to each bowl, top with the meatballs, vegetables, and herbs. Finish with a generous drizzle of sauce and serve immediately.

Mediterranean Meatball Power Bowl

Name: Mediterranean Meatball Power Bowl
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef or lamb (or a mix); 1/2 small onion, finely diced; 1 egg; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella; 1/3 cup crumbled feta; 3/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; Salt and black pepper; 1 tablespoon each paprika, dried thyme, sumac, Aleppo pepper (or chili flakes); 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 box Kaizen Rice; Cucumber, diced; Cherry tomatoes, halved; Red onion, thinly sliced; Fresh herbs (dill, mint, parsley); 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; Zest of 1 lemon; Juice of 1/2 lemon; Salt and pepper

We hope you enjoy this recipe! If you're looking for even more high protein meals that don't sacrifice flavor, shredhappens: High Protein, Big Flavor is filled with recipes just like this and is available for preorder now.