Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce Recipe
Livy Lane
This Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce Recipe is bold, creamy and full of flavor. It is a perfect comfort meal for busy days.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Fusion American
Servings 4
Calories 480 kcal
- 1 lb ground beef or chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Cooked rice or quinoa
- Fresh lettuce or greens
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, add ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and barbecue sauce. Mix everything gently using your hands. The mixture should feel soft but hold shape easily.
Make Avocado Goddess Sauce
In a blender, add avocado, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Blend until smooth. Add a little water if needed to adjust thickness. It should be creamy and pourable.
If you enjoy making your own sauces from scratch, this simple blended sauce made with fresh herbs and fruit follows the same easy blender method and is equally versatile for drizzling over bowls and proteins.
Prepare the Bowl Base
Place cooked rice or quinoa in serving bowls. Add fresh lettuce or greens on top. For a heartier, more nutritious base, this wholesome pasta made with whole wheat flour is another great grain option that pairs beautifully with saucy toppings like these meatballs.
This creates a healthy and balanced base for the dish.
- Use chicken for a lighter version
- Add chili flakes for spicy meatballs
- Replace rice with cauliflower rice
- Add corn or beans for extra texture
- Use sour cream instead of yogurt if preferred
Keyword Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce Recipe