Greek Meatballs & Rice Bake

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in calories, while ricotta is typically more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a high smoke point, while canola is often cheaper.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while bulgur is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a bowl, combine 1 cup basmati rice, 2 cups water, 1 cup white wine, 1 cup frozen veggies, salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon paprika, and the juice of 1 lemon.

Mix the ingredients until well combined.

Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and stir again.

Scatter frozen meatballs on top of the rice mixture.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.

If there is still liquid left after baking, uncover and let it continue cooking until absorbed.

Cooking Techniques

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