GREEK MEATBALLS WITH TZATZIKI AND ORZO WITH FETA AND WALNUTS
Use the dip and meatballs when you have holiday parties as easy snacks or, combine with orzo to serve as a delicious dinner. The meatballs freeze well.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a cooling rack over 2 baking sheets for roasting the meatballs and toasting the pita.
- Soak the bread in the milk. Peel the cucumber and grate into a strainer. Salt it and let it drain for 20 minutes.
- Pour the EVOO into a bowl, then add the meat and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Squeeze out the bread and crumble between your fingers as you add it to the meat. Add the mint, onions, oregano, cinnamon, 2 of the garlic cloves, egg and 1/2 of the lemon juice, and mix to combine.
- Using a small ice cream scoop, form the meat mixture into about 24 balls and place on the baking sheet. Roast to golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the oven and place the broiler on high. Char the pita under the broiler, 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side.
- Press the cucumber in the strainer to get out the excess water and add to a food processor. Then add the yogurt, dill, remaining 1 clove garlic, zest and remaining juice of the lemon. Season the sauce with cumin and salt and process until smooth.
- Serve the meatballs with the sauce and pitas and alongside the Orzo with Feta and Walnuts.
- Heat a medium pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and cook the orzo to al dente, 7 minutes. Toast the walnuts until fragrant in small pan over medium heat. Combine the orzo with the walnuts, parsley, feta and a drizzle of EVOO and season with pepper.
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Iftikhar Naqvi
[email protected]Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Omkar Chaudhary
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Muhammad Shazad
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper!
Maisha Begum
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again.
Keza patience
[email protected]Yum!
Arthur Wood
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The meatballs were tasty and the tzatziki sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.
Mietek Ok
[email protected]I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but the meatballs didn't turn out as expected.
Aliali shahzad
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste.
asaphg mwangi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The tzatziki sauce really made the dish.
NAWAB ALI HYDER
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Devil Ak
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were so moist and flavorful.
Paisley Fry
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! I've never had Greek meatballs before, but I will definitely be making them again.
Ali Yilmaz
[email protected]I made these Greek meatballs last night and they were a hit! The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement. I served them over orzo with feta and walnuts, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.