Mediterranean Ground Turkey Bowl
Lean ground turkey seasoned with garlic, oregano, and lemon, served over fluffy grains with crunchy veggies, olives, feta, and a creamy tzatziki-style drizzle. A colorful, nourishing bowl full of Mediterranean flavor.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: ~30 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
For the Turkey
1 lb (450 g) lean ground turkey
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Juice of ½ lemon
For the Bowl Base
2 cups cooked quinoa, farro, or brown rice (your choice)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
For the Dressing
¾ cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, grated
2 tbsp cucumber, finely grated
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook the Turkey
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic, saute until fragrant.
Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula.
Season with oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cook until browned and cooked through (8–10 minutes).
Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Prepare Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, cucumber, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready.
Assemble Bowls
Divide grains between bowls.
Add ground turkey, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and feta.
Drizzle with yogurt dressing.
Garnish with parsley or dill.
Tips
For extra crunch, add roasted chickpeas or pine nuts on top.
You can meal prep by storing turkey, grains, and veggies separately, then assemble fresh.
Swap turkey with ground chicken or lamb for variation.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~430
Protein: 32g
Carbs: 32g
Fat: 18g
Fiber: 5g