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Mediterranean Turkey Meatball Bowls
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Ingredients
Serving Size: 4 bowls
For the Turkey Meatballs
1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
1 small red onion, very finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
1 large egg
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Zest of 1 lemon
For the Greek Salad
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
½ tsp dried oregano
Pinch of salt + pepper
For the Bowls
Base: arugula OR cooked rice (or a mix!)
½ cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)
½ cup tzatziki (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Make the Meatballs
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
In a large bowl, mix ground turkey with onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, dill, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
Roll into 1–1½ inch meatballs
Place in a skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil on medium-high heat and sear on all sides until crispy (roughly 3 mins per side). Place on a baking sheet
Bake for 15 minutes, until cooked through and lightly golden.
Prepare the Greek Salad
In a bowl, toss cherry tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olives with olive oil, red wine vinegar juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the Bowls
Add a handful of arugula or a scoop of rice as your base.
Add 3–4 turkey meatballs.
Spoon on a generous serving of Greek salad.
Add a scoop of hummus and a scoop of tzatziki.
Optional: sprinkle with feta cheese and extra fresh herbs.
This Mediterranean bowl layers tender turkey meatballs with crisp Greek salad, creamy hummus, and delish tzatziki. It’s light, flavorful, and just as good for a weeknight dinner as it is for meal prep.
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