Description
Mediterranean Bowl With Turkey Meatballs is a delightful and nutritious dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. This bowl features juicy turkey meatballs, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon-olive oil sauce, creating a satisfying meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. With its bold colors and flavors, this dish is sure to impress while being easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, parsley, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté zucchini and red bell pepper until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Assemble your bowl by placing sautéed veggies at the bottom and topping with turkey meatballs. Drizzle with lemon juice mixed with olive oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg