Zesty Mediterranean Ground Turkey Bowls
A flavorful and healthy Mediterranean-inspired bowl featuring lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and vibrant herbs. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Ground Turkey Mixture
- 1 lb lean ground turkey 93% lean or higher
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz, undrained
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped, optional
- Juice of 1 lemon juice
For Serving
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- crumbled feta cheese
- sliced cucumber
- cherry tomatoes
- Kalamata olives
- plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
Cooking Turkey Mixture
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and bell peppers for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking it up until no pink remains and it's browned.
- Stir in broth, diced tomatoes, oregano, cumin, and smoked paprika; bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors and thicken the sauce.
- Remove from heat, then stir in fresh parsley, mint, and lemon juice; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Assembly
- Divide cooked brown rice or quinoa among four bowls.
- Top each bowl generously with the Mediterranean ground turkey mixture.
- Garnish with crumbled feta cheese, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and a dollop of Greek yogurt. Serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the spices. This recipe is also great for meal prep; simply store the turkey mixture and toppings separately.