Mediterranean Bowl With Ground Turkey Meatballs
Mediterranean Bowl with Ground Turkey Meatballs is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that transports your taste buds to sunny shores. This wholesome meal features tender meatballs made from lean ground turkey, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Easy to customize for dietary preferences, this bowl offers a nutritious and delicious culinary experience for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the meatballs bake, combine cherry tomatoes and cucumber in a bowl with lemon juice and olive oil for topping.
- Assemble bowls with optional greens, meatballs, salad topping, and crumbled feta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg