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Delicious Greek Turkey Meatball Bowls with fresh ingredients and spices.

Greek Turkey Meatball Bowls

Delicious and nutritious Greek Turkey Meatball Bowls combine tender meatballs, fluffy quinoa, and fresh salad, all topped with creamy tzatziki for a delightful Mediterranean meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs
  • 1 lb ground turkey (Lean (93/7) works best.)
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (Or standard unseasoned breadcrumbs.)
  • 1 large egg (Lightly beaten.)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (For pan-searing.)
For the quinoa
  • 1 cup dry quinoa (Rinsed well.)
  • 2 cups water (Or light chicken broth.)
For the salad
  • 4 cups fresh mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (Halved.)
  • 2 count Persian cucumbers (Diced.)
  • 1/4 cup raw red onion (Cut into thin slivers.)
For serving
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese (Crumbled.)
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (Pitted.)
  • 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce (Thick and creamy.)
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill (Finely minced.)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by preheating a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil once it’s hot.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, beaten egg, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the turkey mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.
Cooking
  1. Place the meatballs in the skillet and cook until they are browned on all sides and fully cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
  2. While the meatballs are cooking, rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring water or chicken broth to a boil, stir in the quinoa, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
  3. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside.
Assembly
  1. In a salad bowl, toss together the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, and red onion.
  2. To serve, layer the cooked quinoa in bowls, top with meatballs, and add the salad mixture. Finish with crumbled feta, Kalamata olives, a generous dollop of tzatziki, and a sprinkle of fresh dill.

Notes

These bowls can be served warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best results, keep the salad and tzatziki separate from the quinoa and meatballs.
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