Dinner for 4
Chicken Shawarma Meatball Bowls
$8.16for 440 minServes 4
Spiced chicken meatballs bake until tender, then join basmati rice, fresh vegetables, feta, and yogurt tahini sauce.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 16 oz | $2.44Typical price |
 | Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.40Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.16 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
Middle EasternHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyLunchesDinners
$2.04 per serving$8.16 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 1/2 cups cooked basmati rice
- greek yogurt tahini sauce
- sliced fresh tomatoes and cucumbers
- freshly crumbled feta cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with oil.
- Mix the egg, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, salt, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, pepper, and chicken in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the centers reach 165 F.
- Divide the rice among bowls and top with meatballs, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, and yogurt tahini sauce.
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