Spicy Oregano Meatballs with Grilled Vegetables and Tzatziki
A simple summer dinner with such wonderful flavor!
Prep time: PT25M
Cook time: PT15M
Total time: PT40M
Rating
4.55 stars (115 reviews)
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground chicken, pork, or a mix
1 shallot, chopped
1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
kosher salt and black pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 zucchini or yellow squash, sliced into rounds
2 bell peppers, quartered
1 cup tzatziki
1/2 cup crumbled feta
naan, for serving
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
2 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 clove garlic, grated
Steps
1. Add the meat, shallot, oregano, paprika, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt, and pepper to a bowl. Mix until combined. Coat your hands with a bit of oil and roll the meat into rounded tablespoon-size balls (will make 16-18 meatballs). Set aside. 2. In a bowl, toss the zucchini and peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Preheat the grill or grill pan to high. 3. Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar and whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper.5. Grill the peppers and zucchini until softened, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the grill to a serving plate and toss with half the vinaigrette.6. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the meatballs and sear until crisp and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, turning them 2-3 times. Transfer to a plate.7. Serve the meatballs warm, tossed with the vegetables. Add a large dollop of tzatziki to each plate, then crumble the feta over top. Enjoy with naan and/or french fries.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 736 kcal
Reviews
Cynthia on 2022-11-18 (5 stars): Very delicious and easy to prepare. I added a bit of left over Israeli couscous to the grilled veggies…. This recipe is definitely a keeper!!
Kim Jovanelly on 2022-07-07 (5 stars): I made this for dinner a few days ago. We just wrapped up the leftovers. It was very good, healthy and easy. I made the recipe as is, except instead of cooking the meatballs in a skillet, I flattened them a little and used the grill. A 'no pan' night. I will make this again, but use ground lamb and cook more veggies. Thanks for a great recipe!
Christine on 2022-03-20 (5 stars): Yum! Loved this meal! Tastes so fancy but it was pretty simple to prepare.
Kate on 2021-10-18 (5 stars): I rarely review anything but this…THIS! Half Baked is our go to cooking website. We have never ever made anything that wasn’t delicious, but this was next level. Definitely worth making. The feta, tzaziki, bit of spice in the meatballs and the vinaigrette. Goodness. Be sure and make extra of that herbal vinaigrette. I kept drizzling more onto my plate. So good for dipping naan into.
