Jul 14 2026
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Meatball Recipe

Inspired by Aplos Simple Mediterranean
Time1h
Serves4

Meatballs, marinara, rice, hummus, mini Greek salad. Cannot be made dairy-free or gluten-free.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Marinara Sauce

Rice

Hummus

Mini Greek Salad

Method

Meatballs

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

  2. 2

    Mix Meatball Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Form Meatballs

    Form the mixture into small balls, about 2.5 cm (1 inch) in diameter.

  4. 4

    Bake Meatballs

    Place the meatballs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

Marinara Sauce

  1. 5

    Heat Olive Oil

    In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 6

    Sauté Onion

    Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. 7

    Add Garlic

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

  4. 8

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine.

  5. 9

    Simmer Sauce

    Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes.

Rice

  1. 10

    Combine Rice Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, combine the uncooked rice, water, and salt.

  2. 11

    Cook Rice

    Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Hummus

  1. 12

    Combine Hummus Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and water.

  2. 13

    Blend Hummus

    Blend until smooth, adding additional water if necessary to achieve desired consistency.

Mini Greek Salad

  1. 14

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, pitted kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.

  2. 15

    Dress Salad

    Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar, then season with salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.

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