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Easy Mediterranean Ground Turkey Bowls

Mediterranean Ground Turkey Bowls are healthy quinoa bowls loaded with seasoned turkey, fresh vegetables, feta, and lemon herb dressing.Easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep.Ready in just 35 minutes.
Prep Time 14 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 4 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 English cucumber diced
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata olives pitted
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • Seasoning and Dressing
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried dill
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • If preparing quinoa fresh, combine 1 cup dry quinoa with 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it rest covered for 5 minutes before fluffing.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns. Cook until no pink remains, then drain any excess fat.
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, diced onion, and red bell pepper to the skillet with the turkey. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  • Stir in minced garlic, dried oregano, dried dill, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, parsley, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Let the dressing sit for 5 minutes.
  • Assemble the Mediterranean Ground Turkey Bowls by dividing quinoa into serving bowls. Top with the turkey mixture, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
  • Drizzle generously with the lemon herb dressing before serving.

Notes

  • Fresh parsley or dill can be added for extra freshness.
  • Add sliced avocado or hummus for a creamier bowl.
  • For a dairy-free version, omit the feta cheese.
  • These Mediterranean Ground Turkey Bowls pair well with warm pita bread or a side salad.