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High-Protein Mediterranean Ground Turkey and Quinoa Bowls

High-Protein Mediterranean Ground Turkey and Quinoa Bowls


  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: High Protein, Gluten-Free

Description

A quick and healthy Mediterranean bowl packed with ground turkey, quinoa, and fresh veggies, ready in under 30 minutes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Step: In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy.
  2. Step: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it up as it cooks. Brown for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. Step: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, salt, and water until smooth.
  4. Step: Assemble bowls by layering quinoa, ground turkey, diced cucumber, halved tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
  5. Step: Finish with a generous drizzle of tahini sauce and enjoy.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave until hot, keeping the tahini sauce separate.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: One-Pot Meal
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 475 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 380 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg

Keywords: easy dinner ideas, Ground Turkey Recipes, Healthy Bowls, Mediterranean Diet, Turkey Bowls