Description
These Greek Turkey Meatball Bowls are a cozy and flavorful Mediterranean dinner, perfect for busy weeknights while being healthy and customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups fresh mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 Persian cucumbers, diced
- 1/4 cup raw red onion, cut into thin slivers
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely minced
Instructions
- Prepare the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and water (or chicken broth). Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer for about 15 minutes or until fluffy. Let it sit off heat for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, beaten egg, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined; be careful not to over-mix.
- Shape the meatballs: Using your hands, form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs. You should get about 16-18 meatballs.
- Cook the meatballs: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until they’re golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep the salad base: While the meatballs are cooking, prepare your salad bowls. In each serving bowl, layer 1 cup of mixed greens, a scoop of quinoa, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, and slivers of red onion.
- Top & serve: Once the meatballs are done, place 4-5 meatballs atop each bowl. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and Kalamata olives, then drizzle with tzatziki sauce and garnish with fresh dill.
- Enjoy: Serve these delightful bowls warm and enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean in the comfort of your home!
Notes
Make-ahead magic: Pre-make the meatballs and store them in the refrigerator or freeze for quick dinner options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg