Greek Meatball Bowl

This Greek Meatball Bowl is made with turkey meatballs, rice, chickpeas, a quick Greek salad, and tzatziki for an easy high-protein dinner.

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Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Greek

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 490kcal

Author: Lindsey

Ingredients

Turkey Meatballs

1 pound lean ground turkey
¼ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Quick Greek Salad

1 large English cucumber chopped
10 ounces grape tomatoes halved
¼ cup red onion chopped
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon oregano
salt and black pepper to taste

Bowl Ingredients

2 cup cooked rice
2 cup garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
1 cup tzatziki
feta cheese, parsley optional garnish

Instructions

Cook the meatballs - if making your own, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, and seasonings, roll into 1 to 1½ inch balls, and bake at 375°F for 14-16 minutes until cooked through. Using frozen or pre-made meatballs? Heat according to the package instructions.
1 pound lean ground turkey, 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs , 1 egg, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Make the quick Greek salad - toss chopped cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, and red onion with olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper while the meatballs cook.
1 large English cucumber, 10 ounces grape tomatoes, 1/4 cup red onion, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, salt and black pepper to taste
Warm the rice and chickpeas - heat cooked rice and drained garbanzo beans together, either on the stovetop or in the microwave.
2 cup cooked rice, 2 cup garbanzo beans
Assemble the bowls - divide rice and chickpeas between bowls, then top with meatballs and the Greek salad.
Finish it off - add a generous spoonful of tzatziki, then finish with feta and parsley if using. Serve and enjoy!
1 cup tzatziki, feta cheese, parsley

Notes

Short on time? Sub 1 pound of frozen/ pre-made turkey meatballs, reheating according to package directions. (I love to make a double or triple batch of my easy turkey meatballs to have on hand for easy dinner recipes like this!)

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