Mediterranean Bowl with Turkey Meatballs
A vibrant Mediterranean Bowl featuring juicy turkey meatballs paired with fresh cucumbers, Kalamata olives, and tangy tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy
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 your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs (or almond flour), chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, kosher salt, and black pepper, mixing until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about the size of golf balls.
- Place the meatballs on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for extra crispness.
- While the meatballs bake, prepare your rice or couscous according to the package instructions and chop your cucumbers.
- Assemble your bowl with a base of rice or couscous, topped with turkey meatballs, chopped cucumbers, and olives. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and finish with fresh dill and a wedge of lemon.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze meatballs for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg