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Healthy Greek Turkey Meatballs for Meal Prep Bowls

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This healthy Greek turkey meatballs bowl with quinoa and tzatziki is ready in 35 minutes—the perfect easy meal prep recipe!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey (93/7 lean is best)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 English cucumber, grated and squeezed of excess water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup English cucumber, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, halved
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Fresh lemon wedges, for serving

Method
 

  1. Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, and fresh dill in a medium bowl. Stir until well incorporated and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the remaining ingredients.
  2. Mix ground turkey, red onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until just combined. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add the meatballs and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
  4. Divide cooked quinoa among four bowls and top with turkey meatballs. Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives around the meatballs. Drizzle with tzatziki, sprinkle with feta, and serve immediately with a lemon wedge.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalProtein: 40gFat: 25gFiber: 8g

Notes

Don't Squeeze the Meatballs: When forming your meatballs, be gentle. Overworking the meat will result in dense, tough meatballs instead of light and juicy ones.
Squeeze the Cucumber: For the tzatziki, make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated cucumber. This is the key to a thick, creamy sauce that isn't watery.