Mediterranean Ground Turkey Bowl
A vibrant and nutritious bowl featuring ground turkey, quinoa, and fresh vegetables, inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and set it aside once it’s light and fluffy.
- Sauté the ground turkey in olive oil over medium heat until beautifully browned.
- Add the diced tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Season with salt and pepper and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble the bowl by layering the cooked quinoa at the bottom, followed by the turkey and veggie mixture on top.
- Drizzle the tahini over the top and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Meal prep friendly. Can substitute turkey with ground chicken or lentils for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg