Meal kit that 35% heavier than the average meal kit meal and ranks in the 14th percentile for protein.
Protein1/5
Lightness2/5
Ease3/5
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Nutrition per serving
Protein16% · 29g
Carbs39% · 71g
Fat45% · 36g
4g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by Sunbasket. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
📊 How this meal stacks up
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Protein rank
14th pctl
More protein than 14% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
4g /100cal
Leaner than 25% of meals
vs Meal Kit average
35% heavier
This720
Avg532
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✕ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal
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Allergens & dietary
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Dietary✓ Gluten-Free Friendly✓ Soy-Free✓ Family-Friendly✓ Protein Plus
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Ingredients
1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)
1 organic yellow onion
1 or 2 cloves organic peeled fresh garlic
u00be cup basmati rice
1 ounce pitted Castelvetrano olives
Your choice of protein
3 ounces organic baby spinach or other leafy greens
4 or 5 sprigs organic fresh dill
Sunbasket lemon tahini (tahini - lemon juice - brown sugar - shallot-garlic confit - salt)
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
How to make it
1
In a small bowl, soak the sun-dried tomatoes in very hot tap water until youu2019re ready to prepare the meatballs. Peel and coarsely chop enough onion to measure 1 cup [2 cups]. Finely chop, press, or grate the garlic. Rinse the rice. In a medium sauce pot over medium-high heat, warm 1 to 2 tablespoons
2
To the pot with the remaining onion, stir in the garlic and cook over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the rice and 1u00bc cups [2u00bc cups] water and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 1
3
Finely chop the olives, checking for any pits. Drain the sun-dried tomatoes, pat dry, and finely chop. Cut a small corner from your protein packaging and drain off any excess liquid. Transfer to a plate; pat dry with a paper towel. To the bowl with the reserved onion, add the olives, sun-dried tomat
4
Coarsely chop the spinach. Finely chop the dill. To the pot with the rice, add the spinach and dill and stir until the spinach is slightly wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together the lemon tahini and yogurt; season to taste with salt and pepper.
5
Transfer the rice to individual bowls and top with the meatballs. Drizzle with the lemon-tahini yogurt and serve.
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Greek meatballs with spanakorizo spinach rice and lemon-tahini yogurt
720 cal · 29g protein · 71g carbs · 36g fat
Ingredients
1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)1 organic yellow onion1 or 2 cloves organic peeled fresh garlic¾ cup basmati rice1 ounce pitted Castelvetrano olivesYour choice of protein3 ounces organic baby spinach or other leafy greens4 or 5 sprigs organic fresh dillSunbasket lemon tahini (tahini - lemon juice - brown sugar - shallot-garlic confit - salt)2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
How to Cook
Step 1
In a small bowl, soak the sun-dried tomatoes in very hot tap water until you’re ready to prepare the meatballs. Peel and coarsely chop enough onion to measure 1 cup [2 cups]. Finely chop, press, or grate the garlic. Rinse the rice. In a medium sauce pot over medium-high heat, warm 1 to 2 tablespoons
Step 2
To the pot with the remaining onion, stir in the garlic and cook over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the rice and 1¼ cups [2¼ cups] water and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 1
Step 3
Finely chop the olives, checking for any pits. Drain the sun-dried tomatoes, pat dry, and finely chop. Cut a small corner from your protein packaging and drain off any excess liquid. Transfer to a plate; pat dry with a paper towel. To the bowl with the reserved onion, add the olives, sun-dried tomat
Step 4
Coarsely chop the spinach. Finely chop the dill. To the pot with the rice, add the spinach and dill and stir until the spinach is slightly wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together the lemon tahini and yogurt; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Transfer the rice to individual bowls and top with the meatballs. Drizzle with the lemon-tahini yogurt and serve.
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Greek meatballs with spanakorizo spinach rice and lemon-tahini yogurt
Greek meatballs with spanakorizo spinach rice and lemon-tahini yogurt is a Meal Kit meal from Sunbasket. The recipe format follows Sunbasket's standard approach of pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
A meatball is ground meat (mince) rolled into a ball, sometimes along with other ingredients, such as bread crumbs, minced onion, eggs, butter, and seasoning. Meatballs are cooked by frying, baking, steaming, or braising in sauce. [1]
Sunbasket delivers weekly meals across the US. For testing notes, delivery details, and how Sunbasket compares to alternatives, read the Sunbasket review on MealFan.
⏱️ Est. time: 40 min
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
🌾 Gluten-Free
✓ Perfect for
Gluten-free diets
⚠ Not ideal for
High-protein requirements
Vegans
How to make it
Read through the recipe card and gather all ingredients before you start cooking.
Wash and prep all vegetables — chop, dice, or mince as directed on the included recipe card.
Cook proteins and main components following the step-by-step instructions included with your delivery.
Prepare any sauces, dressings, or garnishes per the recipe card.
Plate and serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers within 2 hours in an airtight container.
Greek meatballs with spanakorizo spinach rice and lemon-tahini yogurt is a Sunbasket meal
Which meal service offers Greek meatballs with spanakorizo spinach rice and lemon-tahini yogurt?
Greek meatballs with spanakorizo spinach rice and lemon-tahini yogurt is offered by Sunbasket. Read the full Sunbasket review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how Sunbasket compares to competitors.
Is Greek meatballs with spanakorizo spinach rice and lemon-tahini yogurt gluten-free friendly?
Greek meatballs with spanakorizo spinach rice and lemon-tahini yogurt is tagged as Gluten-Free Friendly, Soy-Free, Family-Friendly, Protein Plus on the Sunbasket menu. For specific allergen details, refer to the card included with your delivery.
How long does Greek meatballs with spanakorizo spinach rice and lemon-tahini yogurt take to prepare?
Greek meatballs with spanakorizo spinach rice and lemon-tahini yogurt is made in 5 steps. Estimated active time is about 40 minutes based on the recipe instructions.
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