Description
Mediterranean Bowl With Ground Turkey Meatballs is a colorful and nutritious dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean right to your table. Tender ground turkey meatballs are paired with fresh vegetables like crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this bowl is a delightful blend of flavors thatβs easy to prepare and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine ground turkey, parsley, pine nuts, salt (to taste), pepper (to taste), and oregano. Mix until just combined.
- Shape small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the baking sheet. Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While meatballs are baking, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt (to taste), and pepper (to taste). Drizzle over the vegetable mix.
- Once the meatballs are done, place them atop the salad mixture and sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - Substitute ground turkey with beef or lamb if desired. - Add seasonal vegetables or spices such as smoked paprika for extra flavor. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.