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Greek Meatball Farro Bowls with Easy Tahini Sauce
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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. 
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword chicken rice bowls, farro bowls, greek meatballs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 682kcal
Author Nicole
Cost $20

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Sauce pan

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

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a small baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. 
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • Add tahini, remaining grated garlic clove, water, lemon juice and salt together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. 
  • Evenly divide farro between four bowls. Divide meatballs, cucumber and tomato between bowls. Drizzle with tahini sauce. Sprinkle with feta cheese. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (about three meatballs per person and 1/2 cup faro | Calories: 682kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1247mg | Potassium: 638mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 4mg