Description
This Mediterranean Bowl with Ground Turkey Meatballs is a delicious and healthy meal option that combines flavorful turkey meatballs with a variety of fresh ingredients, all served over a bed of quinoa or couscous. It’s a satisfying and nutritious dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Turkey Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup hummus or tzatziki
- lemon wedges, for serving
- fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Turkey Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, red onion, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Form into 16 small meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide quinoa or couscous among 4 bowls. Top with meatballs, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta, and red onion. Add hummus or tzatziki, and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, use cauliflower rice.
- You can bake the meatballs at 400°F for 15–18 minutes instead of pan-frying.
- Customize with extras like roasted red peppers or artichoke hearts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
