Ingredients
– For the Turkey Meatballs:
– 1 pound ground turkey
– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 large egg
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– For the Bowl:
– 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cucumber, diced
– 1 bell pepper, diced (red or yellow for color)
– 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
– 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
– 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
– Fresh lemon juice, for dressing
– Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Creating the Mediterranean Bowl With Ground Turkey Meatballs is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
3. Form Meatballs: Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs, approximately 1-inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake the Meatballs: Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for 20 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
5. Cook the Quinoa or Rice: While the meatballs are baking, prepare the quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions. This usually takes around 15-20 minutes.
6. Prepare the Vegetables: While the grains cook, wash and chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
7. Assemble the Bowl: In individual bowls, start with a base of quinoa or brown rice. Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and olives.
8. Add the Meatballs: Remove the meatballs from the oven and place them on top of the vegetable bed.
9. Finish with Feta and Dressing: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the bowls. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Mediterranean Bowl fresh from the kitchen!
These steps will guide you through the process of making this incredible dish with ease.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 32g