Feta and Oregano Meatballs with Vegetti

Time
30 minutes
Serves
4
Calories
332

Ingredients

  • 400g lean beef mince
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed or finely diced
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 100g feta, finely diced
  • 2 tsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
  • 1 eggplant, cut into long, thin strips
  • 2 zucchini, cut into long, thin strips
  • ½ cucumber, grated
  • 120g Greek yoghurt
  • ½ tsp garlic salt

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, combine mince, egg, zest, garlic, onion, feta and herbs. Mix until well combined. Shape into balls with a 2-3 cm diameter.
  2. In a small bowl, combine cucumber, Greek yoghurt and garlic salt. Season to task.
  3. In a non-stick frypan over high heat, cook the meatballs, turning regularly.
  4. Once cooked, add the eggplant and zucchini strips (veggetti) to the pan until cooked through.
  5. Serve meatballs and ‘vegetti’ together. Pour over yoghurt sauce.