Healthy Greek Turkey Meatball Bowls
A delightful and nutritious meal option featuring flavorful turkey meatballs served with fresh vegetables and a cooling tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Healthy, High-protein
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the ground turkey, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Mix together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt to taste in a separate bowl to prepare the tzatziki sauce.
- Serve by placing quinoa or rice in each bowl, topping with baked meatballs, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion, and adding tzatziki sauce on top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy warm!
Notes
For best results, do not overmix the meatball ingredients, and check the doneness with a meat thermometer (165°F).