Description
These Mediterranean Turkey Bowls are a healthy, high-protein lunch or quick weeknight dinner. Piled with savory seasoned turkey, fresh veggies, and a zesty Garlic Dill Yogurt Sauce, they are refreshing and satisfying.
Ingredients
The Garlic Dill Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon each: garlic powder, dried dill, salt
The Ground Turkey
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
The Bowl Base & Toppings
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Sauce: Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, dill, and salt until smooth. Refrigerate.
Cook the Rice: Prepare according to package instructions.
Brown the Turkey: Heat oil in a skillet. Add turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
Season: Add minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes more until fully cooked.
Assemble: Divide rice among bowls. Top with turkey and fresh vegetable medley. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and serve.
Notes
Meal Prep Tip: Store cold veggies and sauce separately from the turkey and rice to keep them fresh.
Mild Onions: Soak red onion in cold water for 5 minutes to remove the sharp bite.
Low Carb Option: Swap rice for baby spinach or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Meal Prep
- Method: Stovetop / Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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