# @foodbymaria on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DWJuxWjKIzs
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63391571-foodbymaria-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-03-21T15:48:25.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Maria Koutsogiannis 🇬🇷 Greek Food Blogger (@foodbymaria) — https://gondola.cc/foodbymaria

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Oven Baked Lamb + Walnut Meatballs and Orzo today @foodbymaria

🍋 Comment ‘recipe’ below if you want the recipe for my One Pot Meatballs and Orzo Recipe!! It will be sent directly to your DM’s or tap the link in my bio to access it on our website. 🍋

This is truly the simplest family dinner to exist, and not only that, it’s downright delicious. Creamy orzo, juicy lamb meatballs… damn!

The real twist in these meatballs? California Walnuts. Instead of breadcrumbs, we’re using finely chopped walnuts to bring richness, texture, and a beautiful nutty flavour that takes these meatballs to the next level. @CAWalnuts  are one of my favourite ingredients to cook with because they’re so versatile. You can fold them into savoury dishes like this or sprinkle them into salads, pastas (hello walnut parm crumb), or grain bowls for an instant upgrade. #CAWalnutsPartner

Not only do they add incredible flavor, but they’re also a powerhouse ingredient. Walnuts are the only tree nut that’s an excellent source of plant-based omega-3 ALA (2.5g), plus they deliver plant-based protein (4g), fiber (2g), and important nutrients in every handful (a one-ounce serving).
What I love most about this dish is that it really teaches the techniques to cooking with passion, soul, and instinct.

Don’t forget to save this post for later! You can also access all these recipes on the FoodByMaria App, which is available for both Apple and Android. 📱 💥

A one-ounce serving of walnuts provides 18g of total fat, “good fats” including 2.5g of monounsaturated fat and 13g of polyunsaturated fat (of which 2.5 grams is plant-based omega-3 ALA), as well as 1.5g of saturated fat.

#Greece #GreekFood #GreekRecipes #GreekCooking

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