Tzatziki Greek Ground Turkey Meatball Bowls
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Tzatziki Greek Ground Turkey Meatball Bowls, a wholesome and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. These bowls feature tender ground turkey meatballs infused with aromatic spices, served over a hearty bed of brown rice. Topped with refreshing tzatziki sauce, crispy cucumbers, and briny olives, this dish is both nutritious and delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an excellent choice for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep that the whole family will love. Enjoy the Mediterranean flair without compromising on health!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2/3 cup italian breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup onion (finely diced)
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp garlic (freshly minced)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3.5 cups cooked brown rice
- 4 cups cucumbers (sliced into half-moons)
- 2 cups kalamata olives
- 1.25 cup tzatziki sauce
- fresh dill
- 1 lemon (cut into wedges for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, diced onion, egg, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 15 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- Cook brown rice according to package instructions if not pre-cooked.
- Slice cucumbers into half-moons.
- Assemble bowls by layering brown rice, meatballs, cucumbers, kalamata olives, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce. Garnish with fresh dill and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg