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Mediterranean Ground Turkey Bowls

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A fast and healthy one-bowl dinner featuring ground turkey, fresh veggies, and a tangy olive oil-lemon dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey (93/7 or 85/15)
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice (about 1 cup dry yields ~2 cups cooked)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced (English cucumber stays crisper)
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • 1/4 red onion, diced (soaked briefly in cold water for milder flavor)
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (omit or use vegan feta for dairy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the grains according to package directions and let cool to warm or room temp.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium. Add a drizzle of olive oil if your turkey is extra-lean.
  3. Add 1 lb ground turkey to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon. Cook 6–8 minutes until browned and no pink remains.
  4. Season the turkey with salt, pepper, and half the oregano while cooking. Use a thermometer to confirm the turkey reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa or rice, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
  6. Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, remaining oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the dressing.
  7. Toss the grain-and-vegetable mixture with the dressing until evenly coated.
  8. Serve the dressed grain mixture in bowls. Top with the cooked turkey, sprinkle 1/4 cup crumbled feta over each bowl, and garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro.

Notes

Great for meal prep; components keep well separately. Swap grains or omit cheese for flexibility.

Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/mediterranean-ground-turkey-bowls/