Description
Savor the hearty yet healthy Greek Turkey Meatball Bowls, featuring juicy turkey meatballs infused with Mediterranean flavors, served over grain with fresh veggies and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a greased baking dish.
- Combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, parsley, mint, oregano, salt, black pepper, and the egg in a large mixing bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare your grain of choice—quinoa or brown rice—according to package instructions.
- Chop the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and olives.
- Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper for the dressing.
- Layer the cooked grain on the bottom of your bowls, then top with turkey meatballs and diced veggies. Finish with feta cheese and drizzle the dressing over everything.
Notes
You can make these meatballs ahead of time and reheat them to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg