Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this delightful Mediterranean Bowl With Turkey Meatballs. This dish features juicy turkey meatballs, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce, making it a wholesome meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. With a combination of spices and fresh ingredients, each bite bursts with flavor while remaining healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs or blanched almond flour
- ¾ cup yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped cucumbers
- Kalamata olives
- Tzatziki sauce
- Fresh dill
- Lemon wedges or slices
- Cooked rice or pearl couscous
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs or almond flour, chopped onion, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into approximately 16 meatballs (about 2 inches each).
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes. For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Assemble your bowl with a base of cooked rice or pearl couscous topped with chopped cucumbers, tzatziki sauce, fresh dill, lemon juice, and olives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg