Paleo Garlic-Rosemary Greek Chicken Meatball Bowls
These bowls are the kind of meal that makes grain-free eating feel genuinely exciting rather than like a compromise. Juicy ground chicken meatballs get loaded with minced garlic, fresh rosemary, parsley, oregano, and a hint of cumin before being seared until golden and finished in the oven — the result is deeply savory with a Mediterranean warmth that hits every note. Almond flour stands in as the binder, keeping everything completely grain- and gluten-free without sacrificing that satisfying, cohesive texture. The base is cauliflower rice cooked until tender and lightly golden, soaking up all the good flavors from the pan. Each bowl gets piled with crisp cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and thin-sliced red onion, then finished with a bright lemon-herb drizzle that ties the whole thing together. It serves four, making it a solid option for a weeknight dinner or meal prep that actually holds up. This is the kind of bowl you'll find yourself craving on repeat.
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4 servings
For the meatballs
- 1 ½ lb ground chicken
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the cauliflower rice
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
For the lemon-herb drizzle
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
For the bowls
- 1 english cucumber, diced
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, minced garlic, rosemary, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, egg, and almond flour. Mix with your hands until just combined — do not overwork the mixture.
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