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Greek Meatball Farros Bowls

Greek Meatball Farro Bowls with Easy Tahini Sauce are an easy way to get your protein, grains and vegetables in one DELICIOUS meal. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 682 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

Meatballs
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg yolk
Farro, Tahini Sauce and Assembly
  • 8.8 oz quick cooking farro
  • 3/4 tsp salt, divided
  • 2 cups + 3 tbsp water, divided
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 4 tbsp + 2 tsp lemon juice, divided
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup Tahini
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup diced tomato
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a small baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. 
  2. Add pork, onion, 3 garlic cloves, oregano, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, panko and egg yolk to a medium bowl. Use hands to mix the ingredients until combined. Use a small ice cream scoop to form the mixture into 13 meatballs. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown. 
  3. While meatballs cook, add farro, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cups water and chicken stock to a medium pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until liquid is evaporated and farro is cooked. Add 3 tablespoons lemon juice, honey, dijon, olive oil and parsley. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. 
  4. Add tahini, remaining grated garlic clove, water, lemon juice and salt together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. 
  5. Evenly divide farro between four bowls. Divide meatballs, cucumber and tomato between bowls. Drizzle with tahini sauce. Sprinkle with feta cheese. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving (about three meatballs per person and 1/2 cup faro Calories 682kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 1247mg (52%) Potassium 638mg (18%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 264IU (5%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 231mg (23%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 682

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving (about three meatballs per person and 1/2 cup faro
Calories 682kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 1247mg 52%
Potassium 638mg 14%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 264IU 5%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 231mg 23%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.