Description
A delicious and healthy Mediterranean bowl featuring flavorful turkey meatballs, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice. Pour over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve the quinoa salad topped with turkey meatballs and sprinkle with feta cheese.
Notes
- Feel free to add any other vegetables you like.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg