Fast. Flavorful. Mediterranean magic, Ali style.

Y’all know I love a shortcut and a homemade twist — and this one brings the best of both worlds together in one bowl. These Greek Meatball Bowls are the kind of easy weeknight dinner that looks fancy, feels healthy, and tastes like you’re dining al fresco on a Greek island.

But here’s the kicker: I’m starting with Trader Joe’s frozen meatballs. Yep — those little guys are a lifesaver. I just season ’em up with a little Ali Essence, olive oil, lemon, and oregano to take them from basic to bam. Then I pair it all with fresh veggies, fluffy rice, and a homemade tzatziki sauce that pulls the whole thing together.

Ingredients

For the Bowl:

• 1 bag Trader Joe’s frozen meatballs (or your fave frozen kind)
• 1 tbsp Ali in the Valley Essence (or seasoning blend of choice)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Olive oil for drizzling
• 1 cup cooked basmati or jasmine rice
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cucumber, diced or sliced
• Feta cheese, crumbled
• Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)

For the Homemade Tzatziki:

• 1 cup plain sour cream
• 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill (or mint!)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Season the meatballs.
   Toss frozen meatballs in a bowl with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and a good sprinkle of Ali Essence. Heat them in the oven or air fryer at 400°F until warmed through and slightly crispy — about 12–15 minutes.
2. Make the tzatziki.
   In a bowl, combine sour cream, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix it up and chill it while everything else comes together. (Trust me — it’s worth the chill time.)
3. Assemble your bowls.
   Start with a base of warm rice, then pile on the meatballs, tomatoes, cucumber, a sprinkle of feta, and a big dollop of that cool tzatziki sauce. Garnish with herbs if you’re feeling fancy.

Greek Meatball Bowl

Recipe by Alison J. Ball

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Ingredients

• For the Bowl

• 1 bag Trader Joe’s frozen meatballs (or your fave frozen kind)

• 1 tbsp Ali in the Valley Essence (or seasoning blend of choice)

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• Olive oil for drizzling

• 1 cup cooked basmati or jasmine rice

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1/2 cucumber, diced or sliced

• Feta cheese, crumbled

• Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)

• For the Homemade Tzatziki:

• 1 cup of sour cream

• 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill (or mint!)

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Season the meatballs.
  Toss frozen meatballs in a bowl with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and a good sprinkle of Ali Essence. Heat them in the oven or air fryer at 400°F until warmed through and slightly crispy — about 12–15 minutes.
• Make the tzatziki.
  In a bowl, combine sour cream, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix it up and chill it while everything else comes together. (Trust me — it’s worth the chill time.)
• Assemble your bowls.
  Start with a base of warm rice, then pile on the meatballs, tomatoes, cucumber, a sprinkle of feta, and a big dollop of that cool tzatziki sauce. Garnish with herbs if you’re feeling fancy.

Recipe Video