Mediterranean Bowl with Ground Turkey Meatballs
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this hearty bowl featuring tender ground turkey meatballs, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini sauce. This dish is not only rich in protein and fiber but also brimming with color and taste, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Ready in under an hour, it’s a wholesome meal that will have your taste buds celebrating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup quinoa or couscous (dry)
- cup tahini
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2–4 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C). In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- While meatballs bake, prepare quinoa or couscous according to package instructions. Chop cucumber and rinse chickpeas.
- For the sauce, whisk tahini, lemon juice, water, and salt until smooth; adjust consistency as needed.
- To serve, layer quinoa or couscous in bowls, top with chickpeas and cucumber, followed by baked meatballs. Drizzle with tahini sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg